Food Technology Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Shepherdswell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Food Technology teachers for secondary schools in the Dover area. The roles are full time, starting in January 2026, focusing on practical and theory based lessons for KS3 and KS4 students. Applicants must hold a relevant teaching qualification and have strong subject knowledge.

Benefits

Access to over 2,500 CPD courses and resources

Flexible working arrangements

Exceptional service to candidates

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status, equivalent teaching qualification or relevant teaching experience.
• Strong subject knowledge of the Food Technology curriculum across KS3 and KS4.
• Experience of teaching Food Technology in a secondary school setting is essential.
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver both practical and theory based Food Technology lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Inspire and educate students through hands-on cooking experiences and creative projects.
• Attend parents' evenings and departmental meetings after school where required.

Job description

Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 depending on experience and pay scale.

Are you passionate about food and eager to share your expertise with the next generation? If so, look no further! Tradewind Recruitment are actively seeking enthusiastic Food Technology teachers to work in a range of secondary schools in the Dover area. The roles will be full time starting in January 2026 and continuing until the end of the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver both practical and theory based Food Technology lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Inspire and educate students through hands‑on cooking experiences, creative projects and engaging lessons.
• Attend parents' evenings and departmental meetings after school where required.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status, equivalent teaching qualification or have relevant teaching experience.
• Have strong subject knowledge of the Food Technology curriculum across KS3 and KS4.
• Experience of teaching Food Technology in a secondary school setting is essential.
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, overseas police clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the National College.
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you – daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions available locally.
• Your well‑being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer five times.
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you’re looking for your next move, get in touch today! Immediate interviews are available. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert if we receive a sufficient level of interest.