Food Technology Teacher

Step Teachers; East Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to join a successful Design & Technology Department. The successful candidate will inspire students through engaging lessons in Food Technology for KS3 and KS4, focusing on practical skills and nutrition knowledge, starting from September 2025.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge in Food preparation and nutrition.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology to KS3/KS4, ensuring high standards of food hygiene.
• Plan and prepare high-quality lessons, develop resources for creativity.
• Monitor and assess students’ progress and attainment.

Skills

Practical cookery skills

Classroom management

Safeguarding children

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Specialism in Food Technology

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Food Technology Teacher to join a successful Design & Technology Department.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring Food Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting students to develop vital practical cookery skills, nutritional knowledge and an understanding of food science and safety. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Food Technology Teacher:

• Teach Food Technology to KS3/KS4.

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons that cater for a range of abilities.

• Develop and adapt resources to inspire creativity and independent learning.

• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, health and safety are maintained at all times.

• Monitor, assess, record and report on students’ progress and attainment.

• Contribute to the wider life of the department and school, including extracurricular activities, clubs or competitions.

• Manage and organise practical sessions, ingredients and equipment effectively.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and departmental priorities.

Ideal Food Technology Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Specialism in Food Technology, Catering, or related subject area.

• Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.

• Strong subject knowledge and excellent practical cookery skills.

• A genuine passion for inspiring students in food preparation and nutrition.

• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills as a Food Technology Teacher.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one).

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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