Food Technology Teacher

The Education Network; Talke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Staffordshire starting in November 2025. The role requires delivering engaging lessons across key stages, supporting students in developing essential life skills and creativity. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in Food Technology at KS3 and KS4. This is a full-time, long-term position with excellent support for ECTs.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Personalized career support

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply.
• Experience in teaching Food Technology at KS3 and KS4.
• Confidence in practical classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons.
• Plan and assess a hands-on curriculum.
• Collaborate within the Design Technology department.

Skills

Food Technology expertise

Classroom management

Health and safety standards

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Food Technology Teacher

Key Details

• Start Date: November 2025
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Specialism: Design Technology – Food Technology
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Location: Staffordshire
• Ofsted Rating: Good
• Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Food Technology Teacher to join a Good-rated secondary school in Staffordshire from November 2025. This full-time, long-term role involves delivering engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students to develop essential life skills, creativity, and confidence in the kitchen.

You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing a hands-on curriculum that promotes nutritional awareness, safe food preparation, and design principles. Collaboration within the wider Design Technology department will be key to ensuring a high-quality, inspiring learning experience.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher who combines subject expertise with a passion for creative, practical learning. You should be:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed)
• Experienced in teaching Food Technology at KS3 and KS4
• Confident in managing a practical classroom and maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Organised, adaptable, and committed to student progress and achievement
• A team player who contributes positively to a collaborative DT department

The School

This Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school in Staffordshire offers a supportive and inclusive environment where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive. The Design Technology department is well-equipped, creative, and highly valued within the school, delivering a curriculum that emphasises real-world application and independent learning. The school offers excellent professional development and mentoring opportunities for ECTs.

If you’re an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher looking to inspire the next generation of creative learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team has a combined experience of over 25 years and a reputation within the education market for high service levels. Our service is honest and efficient, and in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer opportunities for additional training and development for candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The Education Network offers the opportunity to work in a friendly, caring, and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed, and hard-working Consultants will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs. There is also potential to extend professional development and enjoy excellent pay rates.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days.