Food Technology Teacher

Vision for Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Paid weekly via PAYE

Pension contributions

CPD and professional development

Dedicated secondary consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in the Sunderland area. You will deliver engaging KS3 and KS4 lessons, focusing on practical cooking, food science and nutrition to help students develop practical skills and healthy lifestyles.

The role is long-term with potential to become full-time, offering stability and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative Design Technology department.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Food Technology at KS3/KS4.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, nutrition and health & safety.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver practical cooking lessons alongside theory.
• Promote hygiene, safety and health & safety standards.
• Support students' practical, evaluative and nutritional understanding.
• Plan differentiated lessons to meet a range of abilities.
• Manage food rooms, equipment and resources.
• Collaborate within the Design Technology department.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Practical cooking

KS3/KS4 delivery

Education

QTS

Tools

Food technology equipment

Job description

Food Technology Teacher - Durham Secondary School - KS3 & KS4

Food Technology Teacher | Long-Term / Supply | Competitive Daily Rates (PAYE)

Are you a Food Technology Teacher looking for your next role in a supportive secondary school in Sunderland?

Vision for Education is recruiting a motivated and practical Food Technology Teacher to work in a well-regarded secondary school. This role is ideal for someone passionate about teaching life skills, nutrition, and practical cooking within a creative and structured environment.

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become full-time, offering stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.

The Role

As a Food Technology Teacher, you will deliver engaging, hands‑on lessons across KS3 and KS4. You'll support students in developing practical cooking skills, understanding food science and nutrition, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering practical cooking lessons alongside food theory
• Promoting food hygiene, safety, and health & safety standards
• Supporting students' practical, evaluative, and nutritional understandings
• Planning differentiated lessons to meet a range of abilities
• Managing food rooms, equipment, and resources effectively
• Working collaboratively within the Design Technology department

The School

This secondary school offers a supportive and structured environment with a strong focus on practical learning. Staff benefit from clear behaviour systems and a collaborative culture.

The school provides:

• Well‑equipped food technology rooms with modern cooking facilities
• A structured curriculum across KS3 and KS4
• Supportive senior leadership and clear expectations
• A collaborative Design Technology department
• Strong pastoral care and safeguarding systems

Requirements

To be considered for this Food Technology Teacher role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Food Technology at KS3 and/or KS4
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, nutrition, and health & safety
• Confident classroom and practical lesson management skills
• A passion for Food Technology and student wellbeing
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

This role is suitable for experienced teachers, ECTs, or DT specialists with a Food Technology background.

What Vision for Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Dedicated secondary consultant support
• Social and networking events

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.