Food Technology Teacher

GSL Education - Kent; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable school in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher for a long-term, part-time role starting September 2025. The position involves designing engaging lessons and ensuring student wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for continued professional development

Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging food tech lessons tailored to KS3 and KS4 learners.
• Maintain health and safety standards within the classroom.
• Support students' personal development through practical cooking skills.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Food Technology

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Food Technology Teacher
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Long-term, Part-time
Pay Rate: GBP120 GBP200 per day

GSL Education are currently seeking a qualified and passionate Food Technology Teacher to join a reputable client school in Tunbridge Wells from September 2025. This Food Technology Teacher role is part-time and long-term, ideal for individuals dedicated to inspiring students through creative and engaging food and nutrition education.

Our client school is a well-regarded secondary setting known for its nurturing environment and commitment to excellence in both academics and personal development. The leadership team is supportive and forward-thinking, and the school promotes strong values of respect, ambition, and community. Students are encouraged to strive for success while developing essential life skills in a diverse and inclusive setting.

The successful Food Technology Teacher will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Have recent experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.

• Be confident in delivering practical lessons safely and effectively.

• Be able to plan and deliver creative, high-quality lessons that meet national curriculum standards.

• Demonstrate strong classroom management and a commitment to student wellbeing and progress.

As a Food Technology Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing engaging food tech lessons and activities tailored to KS3 and KS4 learners.

• Supporting students personal development through practical cooking skills and nutritional education.

• Maintaining health and safety standards within the classroom.

• Collaborating with department colleagues to ensure high teaching standards are maintained.

What GSL Education are offering:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Long-term, part-time work in a supportive and welcoming school environment.

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant.

• Opportunities for continued professional development.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks;

including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

If you are a skilled Food Technology Teacher with a passion for inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you. Click apply or contact us today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.