Food Technology Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Food Technology teacher to work in secondary schools in Canterbury. The role is full-time, starting January 2026, with responsibilities including lesson delivery and student engagement. Applicants should hold QTS status and have teaching experience. Competitive salary offered, along with support for professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to CPD courses

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being support

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status, equivalent teaching qualification, or relevant teaching experience.
• Experience of teaching Food Technology in a secondary school setting is essential.
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Food Technology lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Inspire students through hands-on cooking experiences.
• Attend parents evenings and departmental meetings as required.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge of Food Technology

Teaching experience in a secondary school

Ability to engage and inspire students

Education

QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Salary: 32,916 - 51,047 depending on experience and payscale

Are you passionate about food and eager to share your expertise with the next generation? If so, look no further!

Tradewind Recruitment are actively seeking enthusiastic Food Technology teachers to work in a range of secondary schools in the Canterbury area. The roles will be full time starting in January 2026 and continuing until the end of the academic year!

The role:

• Plan and deliver both practical and theory based Food Technology lessons to KS3 and KS4 students
• Inspire and educate students through hands on cooking experiences, creative projects and engaging lessons
• Attend parents evenings and Departmental meetings after school where required

Requirements:

• Hold QTS status, equivalent teaching qualification or have relevant teaching experience
• Have strong subject knowledge of the Food Technology curriculum across KS3 and KS4
• Experience of teaching Food Technology in a secondary school setting is essential
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

If you're looking for your next move, get in touch today! Immediate interviews available.

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer 5 times!
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!