Food Technology Teacher

Flourish Education; Evesham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £174.71–£240.70

Annual salary £34,068–£46,937

Holiday pay 12.07% of day rate

Pension contributions

Training (KCSIE/Safeguarding)

Refer a Friend bonus

Consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education seeks a Food Technology Teacher to join a welcoming school in Evesham. You will deliver engaging lessons blending practical cooking with theory, helping students develop knowledge in nutrition, food preparation and healthy eating.

The role requires QTS or ECT and solid experience in UK secondary education. You will plan lessons, manage classes and supervise practical activities while promoting a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)
• Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology
• Experience teaching Food Technology within a UK secondary school
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within a food technology classroom
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons independently
• A passion for supporting students to develop practical skills and achieve their potential

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons, incorporating both practical and theoretical learning
• Teach students about food preparation, cooking techniques, nutrition and healthy eating
• Plan and prepare lessons that meet curriculum requirements and support different learning needs
• Organise and supervise practical cooking activities, ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
• Maintain strong classroom management and high expectations for behaviour
• Create an engaging learning environment that encourages creativity, independence and participation
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Contribute to the wider Design and Technology department and school community

Skills

Food Tech knowledge

QTS or ECT

UK secondary school experience

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Health and safety

Engaging teaching style

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Job description

Flourish Education are recruiting for a Food Technology Teacher to join a welcoming school in Evesham. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated teacher to inspire students through engaging practical and theoretical Food Technology lessons, helping them develop valuable knowledge and skills in food preparation, nutrition and cooking.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their confidence, creativity and practical abilities. Staff work collaboratively and are committed to delivering high-quality teaching while supporting students to achieve their full potential.

The successful Food Technology Teacher will deliver engaging lessons, combining practical food preparation with relevant theoretical knowledge. You will encourage students to develop their understanding of food, nutrition, cooking techniques and healthy eating, while maintaining high expectations and creating a positive learning environment.

This Food Technology Teacher role would suit a passionate educator with strong subject knowledge and the ability to make learning enjoyable, engaging and accessible for students of different abilities.

Job Role

• Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons, incorporating both practical and theoretical learning
• Teach students about food preparation, cooking techniques, nutrition and healthy eating
• Plan and prepare lessons that meet curriculum requirements and support different learning needs
• Organise and supervise practical cooking activities, ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
• Maintain strong classroom management and high expectations for behaviour
• Create an engaging learning environment that encourages creativity, independence and participation
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Contribute to the wider Design and Technology department and school community

Required Skills and Experience

• Food Technology Teacher, Food Technology ECT, Secondary Teacher or Supply Teacher
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)
• Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology
• Experience teaching Food Technology within a UK secondary school
• Good understanding of food preparation, nutrition and practical cooking skills
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within a food technology classroom
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons independently
• A passion for supporting students to develop practical skills and achieve their potential

Our Promise To You!

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments and maintain an excellent work-life balance. Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £174.71 to £240.70 per day, dependent on experience
• £34,068 to £46,937 per annum based on working five days per week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in
• Pension contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Location

This Food Technology Teacher position is based in Evesham, Worcestershire, and is easily commutable from Pershore, Broadway, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Redditch, Worcester, Tewkesbury and surrounding areas. The area benefits from good transport links, making the school accessible by both car and public transport.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate 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.