Food Technology Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and professional development

Opportunities for permanent employment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Food Technology teacher for a long-term supply position at a Sunderland secondary school with an immediate start.

You will plan and deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4, manage a practical classroom, and help students develop practical cooking skills alongside food science knowledge. The role includes safeguarding responsibilities and potential permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or related discipline.
• Proven experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Manage a practical food preparation environment safely and confidently.
• Develop students' practical cooking skills alongside theoretical food science knowledge.
• Assess progress and support students of all abilities.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and classroom management.
• Contribute to departmental planning and whole-school events.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Food Technology teaching

Classroom management

Education

Degree in Food Technology/ Food Science/ Nutrition

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