Food Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Food Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Northampton. The role involves planning and delivering practical lessons in food technology, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and supporting student progress. Ideal candidates will hold QTS or be working towards it, with strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing support from recruitment team

Access to CPD courses and training

Qualifications

• QTS or working towards it.
• Strong knowledge in Food Technology or related field.
• Experience in managing practical lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons.
• Teach practical cooking skills and nutrition.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology

Classroom management

Enthusiasm for teaching

Confidence in teaching practical lessons

Organisation skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards

Job description

Food Technology Teacher - Secondary School

Location: Northampton

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time Long-Term or Permanent

Salary: Competitive daily rate / MPS-UPS (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about Food Technology nutrition, and delivering engaging, practical lessons that inspire young people?

We are working in partnership with a secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join their team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive department and make a real impact on students' learning and life skills.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, this role offers the chance to teach a subject that encourages creativity, independence, and real-world understanding.

The Role

• Planning and delivering engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teaching practical cooking skills, nutrition, food science, and health & safety
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices
• Assessing, tracking, and supporting student progress
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and well‑organised classroom environment
• Working collaboratively with departmental staff and wider school teams

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds QTS or is working towards Qualified Teacher Status
• Has a strong subject knowledge in Food Technology or a related field
• Is confident managing practical lessons in a busy classroom environment
• Demonstrates strong organisation and classroom management skills
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to student progress
• Previous experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level is desirable

What's on Offer

• A long‑term role with the potential to become permanent
• Competitive pay, paid weekly, with pay‑to‑scale options where applicable
• The opportunity to work in a supportive and well‑resourced Northampton school
• Access to The National College, offering CPD‑accredited courses and training
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team
• A rewarding role helping students develop essential life skills

If you're ready to inspire students through Food Technology and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Food Technology Teacher role in Northampton.