Food Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Consultant support

Free CPD and professional development

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Food Technology Teacher for a long-term supply position at a Sunderland secondary school, with an immediate start available. The role involves planning and delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4, and managing a practical kitchen while ensuring safety and high hygiene standards.

You will assess progress, support learners of all abilities, and contribute to department planning.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Degree in Food Technology / related discipline
• Proven experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Managing a practical food preparation environment safely and confidently
• Developing students' practical cooking skills alongside theoretical food science knowledge
• Assessing progress and supporting students of all abilities
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and classroom management
• Contributing to departmental planning and whole-school events
• Upholding the school's safeguarding responsibilities

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Food Technology degree

Secondary teaching experience

Safe classroom management

Enhanced DBS

Education

Degree in Food Technology / related discipline

Job description

Food Technology Teacher – Sunderland Secondary School
Long-Term Supply, MPS/UPS £32,916 – £51,048, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Food Technology Teacher for a long-term supply position at a secondary school in Sunderland, with an immediate start available. Food Technology is a practical, engaging subject that connects directly to students' everyday lives — and the school is looking for a teacher who can bring that energy into the classroom and deliver a broad, well-structured curriculum across KS3 and KS4.

Strong candidates with experience teaching Nutrition, Hospitality, or related disciplines alongside Food Technology are particularly encouraged to apply.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and delivering Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Managing a practical food preparation environment safely and confidently
• Developing students' practical cooking skills alongside theoretical food science knowledge
• Assessing progress and supporting students of all abilities
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and classroom management
• Contributing to departmental planning and whole-school events
• Upholding the school's safeguarding responsibilities

To be considered:

• QTS or equivalent
• A degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related discipline
• Proven experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level
• Confidence managing a practical classroom environment safely
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• MPS/UPS salary — £32,916 to £51,048 depending on experience
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and professional development
• Opportunities for permanent employment

Contract: Long-term supply, Start: ASAP, Location: Sunderland

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.