Food Technology Teacher

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Dover is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher to deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4 students. This full-time role starts in January 2026 and offers competitive pay, access to professional development courses, and flexible working arrangements. Relevant teaching qualifications or experience are required. Immediate interviews available.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working week

Strong focus on well-being

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status or have relevant teaching experience.
• Experience of teaching Food Technology in secondary school required.
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based Food Technology lessons.
• Inspire students through hands-on cooking experiences and projects.
• Attend parents evenings and departmental meetings as needed.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge of Food Technology

Teaching experience in secondary education

Ability to inspire and educate

Education

QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Teacher of Food Technology

Location: Dover

Start Date: January 2026 - full time

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 Dover 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.

Benefits

• 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.