Food Technology Teacher

The Education Network; Walsall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Walsall, starting October 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position teaching KS3 and KS4 in Food Technology and Nutrition.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement. You will promote safe food handling practices and help students develop practical skills and creativity.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology and Nutrition.
• Experience teaching Design Technology or Food Technology at secondary level.
• Able to teach KS3 and KS4; both theory and practical lessons.
• Commitment to safety and food hygiene in practical lessons.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective lessons.
• Assess student progress.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Encourage students to develop practical skills, creativity and understanding of food and nutrition.

Skills

Food Technology knowledge

Food & Nutrition

Secondary teaching experience

Classroom management

Adaptability

Organisation

Relationship building

Job description

Food Technology Teacher – Walsall

Key Details

• Position: Design Technology Teacher
• Specialism: Food & Nutrition
• Location: Walsall
• Start Date: October 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in Walsall from October 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.

The successful candidate will teach Food Technology and Nutrition across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging and practical lessons that develop students’ knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, food safety and healthy eating.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering effective lessons, assessing student progress and maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement. You will also encourage students to develop their practical skills, creativity and understanding of food and nutrition.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong subject knowledge in Food Technology, Food & Nutrition
• Have experience teaching Design Technology or Food Technology at secondary level
• Be confident delivering both theoretical and practical lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Promote safe working practices and good food hygiene in practical lessons
• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of students with different abilities
• Be organised, reliable and committed to supporting student progress
• Build positive professional relationships with students and colleagues

The School

You will be joining a secondary school in Walsall, supporting students across KS3 and KS4 as they develop their knowledge and practical skills in Food Technology and Nutrition.

This full-time, long-term opportunity offers the chance to make a positive contribution to students’ learning and encourage their confidence, creativity and understanding of food and nutrition.

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

The Education Network Offer:

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointments will be subject to our 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 short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.