Food Technology Teacher

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours (0.7)

6-week fixed-term placement

Paid to scale

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Long-term Teachers Ltd. is recruiting a Food Technology Teacher for a part-time fixed-term cover role in Exeter. Start January 2027, 0.7 FTE for 6 weeks. The post requires QTS or equivalent experience with a focus on practical and theory-based Food Technology lessons in a welcoming secondary school environment.

You will deliver well-structured lessons, manage a positive learning atmosphere, and support students’ practical skill development across the secondary age range.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching Food Technology or working within a secondary school setting.
• Desirable: Food Technology specialism and strong classroom management skills.
• QTS or relevant teaching experience required.
• Confident delivering both practical and theory-based lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology across the secondary age range.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Support students in developing practical skills and subject knowledge.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain a well-managed classroom.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Build positive relationships with students and maintain high expectations.
• Contribute positively to the wider department.

Skills

Food Technology expertise

Strong classroom management

Staff communication

Lesson planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Food Technology Teacher – Exeter

Exeter, Devon | Part-Time (0.7) | 6-Week Fixed-Term Cover | Paid to Scale

Employer: Long-term Teachers
Location: Exeter, Devon
Position Type: Part-Time (0.7), Temporary (Fixed-Term Cover)
Start Date: January 2027
Duration: 6 weeks
Experience Required: Previous experience teaching Food Technology or working within a secondary school setting
Desirable Experience: Food Technology specialism, secondary school teaching experience and strong classroom management skills

Long-term Teachers are working with a welcoming secondary school in Exeter to recruit a Food Technology Teacher for a part-time (0.7) fixed-term cover position.

The role is due to start in January 2027 and will run for an initial period of six weeks. The school is looking for someone who can deliver engaging and well-structured Food Technology lessons, supporting students to develop their practical skills and subject knowledge.

The school would ideally like a Food Technology specialist, although applications are also welcome from teachers with strong relevant subject knowledge and experience who can confidently deliver lessons across the secondary age range.

The Role

• Teach Food Technology across the secondary age range.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Support students in developing their practical skills and subject knowledge.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain a well-managed classroom environment.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Build positive relationships with students and maintain high expectations.
• Contribute positively to the wider department.

We're Looking For

• A Food Technology specialist, ideally.
• Strong Food Technology teaching experience or relevant subject knowledge.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience.
• Confidence delivering both practical and theory-based lessons.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for Food Technology and helping students achieve their potential.
• The ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

The Role Offers

• Part-time hours (0.7)
• January 2027 start
• 6-week fixed-term placement
• Paid to scale
• A supportive secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to join an established department and make a positive impact on students' learning.