Food Technology Teacher

GSL Education; Boston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

GSL Education Lincoln Branch is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher to join a welcoming school in Boston. The role is part-time, three days per week, starting immediately, with a focus on practical learning that develops cooking skills, nutrition understanding and safe kitchen practice.

You will deliver theory and hands-on sessions, guiding students through ingredients and techniques while maintaining a positive, well-managed classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Food Technology and practical food preparation.
• Experience teaching or delivering practical lessons in an educational setting.
• Understanding of food hygiene, nutrition and kitchen health and safety.
• Confidence managing practical activities and maintaining classroom discipline.
• Ability to make lessons accessible, interactive and enjoyable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons covering food preparation, nutrition and food science.
• Lead practical cooking sessions and demonstrate different techniques.
• Help pupils understand healthy eating and balanced nutrition.
• Teach pupils how to handle ingredients and kitchen equipment safely.
• Encourage creativity, independence and problem-solving through practical tasks.
• Assess pupils' understanding and provide feedback to support improvement.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, organisation and safety in practical lessons.

Skills

Food technology knowledge

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Food Technology Teacher

Location: Boston

Salary: Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS, depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-Time, 3 Days per Week

Do you believe practical learning can inspire creativity, build independence and equip pupils with valuable skills for everyday life?

GSL Education Lincoln Branch are seeking an enthusiastic Food Technology (Tech) Teacher to join a fantastic school in Boston, working three days per week. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a teacher who enjoys bringing learning to life through practical activities and helping pupils understand the importance of food, nutrition and healthy choices.

You will guide pupils through both classroom-based learning and practical sessions, encouraging them to experiment with ingredients, develop cooking techniques and understand the principles of food preparation. Creating an enjoyable and well-managed learning environment will be central to this role.

Your responsibilities as a Food Technology Teacher:

• Deliver engaging lessons covering food preparation, nutrition and food science.
• Lead practical cooking sessions and demonstrate different techniques.
• Help pupils understand healthy eating and balanced nutrition.
• Teach pupils how to handle ingredients and kitchen equipment safely.
• Encourage creativity, independence and problem-solving through practical tasks.
• Assess pupils' understanding and provide feedback to support improvement.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, organisation and safety in practical lessons.

What we are looking for in a Food Technology Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Food Technology and practical food preparation.
• Experience teaching or delivering practical lessons in an educational setting.
• Understanding of food hygiene, nutrition and kitchen health and safety.
• Confidence managing practical activities and maintaining classroom discipline.
• Ability to make lessons accessible, interactive and enjoyable.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

Why work with GSL Education?

• Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS (depending on experience).
• A part-time opportunity offering three working days per week.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities to strengthen your teaching experience and professional development.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or completing an application for a new check.