Food Technology ECT. Job in Brighton Education & Training Jobs

WAYMAN Education; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Brighton is searching for a creative 'Food Technology ECT' to join their Design & Technology faculty in September 2025. This role offers the chance to teach enthusiastic students in modern facilities, lead extracurricular cookery clubs, and benefit from a supportive mentorship within a strong community.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Tailored ECT induction and continuous professional development

Collaborative and welcoming DT department

Opportunities to run community food projects or extracurricular initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Food, Nutrition, or related field required.
• QTS or working towards it by July 2025 expected.
• Strong subject knowledge and practical teaching skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Contribute to after-school cookery clubs and curriculum development.

Skills

Practical, hands-on teaching approach

Strong subject knowledge

Creating safe and stimulating classroom environment

Enthusiasm for enrichment activities

Collaborative planning

Education

Degree in Food, Nutrition, or related field

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale)

A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Brighton is seeking a passionate and creative Food Technology ECT to join their dynamic Design & Technology faculty in September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a well-resourced environment with enthusiastic students and supportive colleagues.

Food Technology ECT required from September 2025
Modern kitchens and specialist equipment
Supportive DT department and experienced mentors

The Role
You will deliver engaging and practical Food Technology lessons at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, fostering a love of cooking, nutrition, and food science. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to after-school cookery clubs and curriculum development initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

• A degree in Food, Nutrition, or a related field and QTS (or working towards it by July 2025)

• A practical, hands-on approach to teaching with strong subject knowledge

• The ability to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

• Enthusiasm for enrichment activities and collaborative planning

School Information
The school is known for its inclusive ethos, creativity in teaching, and excellent support for new teachers. The leadership team is experienced in working with ECTs and committed to your professional growth.

Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including modern kitchen suites

• Tailored ECT induction and continuous professional development

• A collaborative and welcoming DT department

• Opportunities to run community food projects or extracurricular initiatives

Application
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to apply for this exciting role.