Food Technology Teacher

The Education Network; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known education recruiter is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher for a full-time role starting in November 2025. The successful candidate will engage students in practical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering creativity and life skills. The position is at a Good-rated secondary school in Staffordshire, welcoming applications from qualified teachers and ECTs. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing professional development

Personalised career support

Qualifications

• A qualified teacher with QTS, applications from ECTs are welcomed.
• Experienced in teaching Food Technology at KS3 and KS4.
• Confident in managing a practical classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess a hands-on Food Technology curriculum.
• Promote nutritional awareness and safe food preparation.
• Collaborate within the Design Technology department.

Skills

Teaching Food Technology

Classroom management

Health and safety standards

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Food Technology Teacher to join a Good-rated secondary school in Staffordshire from November 2025. This full-time, long-term role involves delivering engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students to develop essential life skills, creativity, and confidence in the kitchen.

Key Details

• Start Date: November 2025
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Specialism: Design Technology – Food Technology
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Location: Staffordshire
• Ofsted Rating: Good
• Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing a hands-on curriculum that promotes nutritional awareness, safe food preparation, and design principles. Deliver engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4, contributing to students’ life skills, creativity, and confidence in the kitchen. Collaborate within the wider Design Technology department to ensure a high-quality, inspiring learning experience.

The Candidate

• A qualified teacher with QTS (applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed)
• Experienced in teaching Food Technology at KS3 and KS4
• Confident in managing a practical classroom and maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Organised, adaptable, and committed to student progress and achievement
• A team player who contributes positively to a collaborative DT department

About the School

This Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school in Staffordshire offers a supportive and inclusive environment where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive. The Design Technology department is well-equipped, creative, and highly valued within the school, delivering a curriculum that emphasises real-world application and independent learning. The school offers excellent professional development and mentoring opportunities for ECTs.

If you’re an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher looking to inspire the next generation of creative learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have an unrivalled reputation within the education market. We pride ourselves on high service levels, honest and efficient recruitment solutions, and provide opportunities for additional training and development. You will also receive personalised career support from the team. The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters is offered, with highly supportive consultants who endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs. The service also includes competitive pay rates and ongoing professional development.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network acts as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days.