Food Technology Teacher

TLTP Education; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive school in the United Kingdom is seeking a creative Early Career Teacher of Food Technology to join their Design & Technology department. This full-time role involves planning and delivering lessons to inspire students, alongside providing tailored support through a structured ECT programme. Ideal candidates will have QTS or be working towards it, with a passion for food and nutrition teaching.

Benefits

Tailored support and mentoring

Access to ongoing professional development

Strong pastoral support

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching Food and Nutrition.
• Ability to engage and inspire students of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Develop students' practical and theoretical understanding of food, nutrition, and health.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and inform future planning.

Skills

Creative teaching methods

Classroom management

Engagement with students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Full-time, £140-£240

Food Technology Teacher (ECT)

We are seeking a creative and committed Early Career Teacher of Food Technology to join our thriving Design & Technology department. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher to begin their career in a supportive and well-resourced school.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Develop students' practical and theoretical understanding of food, nutrition, and health
• Use assessment to monitor progress and inform future planning
• Contribute to curriculum development, departmental initiatives, and extra-curricular opportunities
• Participate in the wider life of the school, including CPD, meetings, and events

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it
• A strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching Food and Nutrition
• Excellent practical and classroom management skills
• A reflective practitioner eager to develop professionally
• Ability to engage and inspire students of all abilities

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• A well-equipped Food Technology department with dedicated facilities
• Tailored support and mentoring through a structured ECT programme
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Strong pastoral support and a positive staff culture

To apply

please send your CV and a short covering letter to