Food Technology Teacher

Flourish Education; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

CPD opportunities

Consultant support

Teaching opportunities Coventry

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a Food Technology Teacher to join a Coventry secondary school from September 2026 to July 2027. You will teach KS3/KS4 Food Technology, plan and deliver lessons, assess pupil progress, and manage practical activities while ensuring health and safety standards.

The role offers a long-term placement across the academic year. The successful candidate will develop students' knowledge of food, nutrition, preparation and cooking, with a focus on practical and theory-based

Qualifications

• QTS is required; ECTs welcome.
• Experience teaching Food Technology in a secondary school.
• Strong subject knowledge and practical food preparation skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons independently.
• Good classroom and behaviour management.
• Knowledge of health and safety within Food Technology.
• Ability to adapt lessons for different abilities and needs.
• Satisfactory reference from your most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based lessons.
• Develop students' knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and cooking.
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Provide clear feedback to support improvement.
• Organise equipment and resources for practical lessons.
• Follow health and safety procedures during practical activities.
• Maintain effective behaviour management.
• Work with colleagues within the Design and Technology department.

Skills

QTS

Subject knowledge

Practical food skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Health and safety

Differentiation

References

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting a Food Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Coventry, starting in September 2026 and continuing until July 2027. This is a long‑term opportunity to teach Food Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and support students throughout the academic year.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning and delivering Food Technology lessons, assessing pupil progress, and managing practical activities within the classroom. You will help students develop their knowledge of food, nutrition, preparation, and cooking while maintaining appropriate health and safety standards.

Job Role:

• Teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based lessons
• Develop students' knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and cooking
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Provide clear feedback to support improvement
• Organise equipment and resources for practical lessons
• Follow health and safety procedures during practical activities
• Maintain effective behaviour management
• Work with colleagues within the Design and Technology department

Required Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – ECTs are welcome to apply
• Previous experience teaching Food Technology within a secondary school
• Strong subject knowledge and practical food preparation skills
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons independently
• Good classroom and behaviour management
• Knowledge of health and safety within Food Technology
• Ability to adapt lessons for different abilities and needs
• A satisfactory reference from your most recent employer

Benefits of Working as a Food Technology Teacher with Flourish Education:

• Pay from £174.71–£240.70 per day, equivalent to £34,068–£46,937 per annum, based on 5 days per week across a full school year, depending on experience (M1–M6)
• Holiday pay and pension contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to additional teaching opportunities across Coventry and surrounding areas

Location

This Food Technology Teacher role is based in Coventry and is easily accessible from Finham, Earlsdon, Canley, Tile Hill, Cheylesmore, Binley, Coundon, Radford, Bedworth, Nuneaton, and Kenilworth. The school is well connected by public transport and onsite parking is available.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education Ltd acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.