Food Tech Teacher – Welcoming & Creative Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Food Technology Teacher for a welcoming secondary school in Wirral, England. The role covers KS3–KS4, delivering practical cooking sessions and theoretical nutrition with a strong emphasis on health, safety and GCSE readiness.

You will join a supportive Design & Technology department with well-equipped kitchens, technician support, and collaborative planning time. Both ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Food Technology, Hospitality, Nutrition, or related discipline with QTS or PGCE.
• Proven ability to manage practical cooking sessions with high health and safety standards.
• Commitment to supporting GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons across KS3–KS4.
• Prepare students for GCSE exams and develop practical skills.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, coordinate with technicians, and contribute to cookery clubs.

Skills

Classroom management

Health and safety awareness

Passion for culinary education

Education

Degree in Food Technology / Hospitality / Nutrition or related discipline

QTS or PGCE

Job description

A welcoming and creative secondary school in Wirral is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join its vibrant Design & Technology department. This full-time, permanent position involves delivering practical and theoretical Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

The role is open to both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners looking to inspire pupils in healthy eating, culinary skills, and food science. You will join a supportive faculty with well-maintained practical rooms, excellent technician support, and a collaborative planning environment.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

Teaching: Deliver engaging practical cooking sessions and theoretical food science lessons across KS3-KS4, adhering to rigorous health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Student Outcomes: Prepare students thoroughly for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition examinations, nurturing both practical execution and nutrition knowledge.

Departmental Support: Maintain kitchen equipment, manage ingredient logistics alongside technician staff, and contribute to co-curricular cookery clubs.

Qualifications: Relevant degree in Food Technology, Hospitality, Nutrition, or a related discipline alongside QTS or PGCE.

Skills: Excellent classroom management in practical environments, strong health and safety awareness (Food Hygiene certification desirable), and a passion for creative culinary education.

School & Department Highlights

Great Facilities: Modern, fully equipped food preparation rooms with individual cooking stations and updated culinary equipment.

Supportive Culture: A friendly, community-oriented school environment with an approachable leadership team and strong emphasis on staff well-being.

Professional Growth: Structured CPD pathways, collaborative planning time, and tailored mentoring for ECTs.

Food Tech Teacher - Welcoming & Creative Secondary School Wirral, England, United Kingdom