Food Technology Teacher

The Education Network Birmingham; Wolverhampton; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join a Wolverhampton secondary school from November 2026. You will teach Food & Nutrition across KS3 and KS4, delivering a mix of practical and theory lessons in a supportive environment.

The role focuses on developing students’ knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, safety and healthy eating, with strong emphasis on creativity, practical skills and safe working practices in the kitchen.

Formación

• Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology with a focus on Food & Nutrition.
• Proven ability to teach both practical and theory lessons to KS3 and KS4.
• Experience teaching food preparation, nutrition, food hygiene and healthy eating.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess student progress and maintain high behavioural standards.
• Deliver practical sessions ensuring safe and hygienic food preparation.
• Promote healthy eating and nutrition education in all lessons.

Conocimientos

Food & Nutrition

Design Technology

KS3/KS4 teaching

Descripción del empleo

Food Technology Teacher - Wolverhampton

Key Details

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

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and committed Food Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in Wolverhampton from November 2026. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a teacher specialising in Food & Nutrition.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging practical and theory lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students develop their knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, food safety and healthy eating. You will encourage creativity, build students' practical skills and promote safe working practices in the classroom and kitchen.

Responsibilities will include planning and delivering effective lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining high standards of behaviour, and ensuring that practical activities are conducted safely and hygienically.

The Candidate

• Have strong subject knowledge in Design Technology, specialising in Food & Nutrition.
• Be confident delivering practical and theory-based lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach food preparation, nutrition, food hygiene and healthy eating principles.
• Promote creativity, independence and safe working practices.
• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Be organised, reliable and committed to supporting student progress.

The School

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a secondary school in Wolverhampton, helping students develop valuable practical skills and a strong understanding of nutrition, food safety and healthy living.

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

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

The Education Network Offer:

• You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
• Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.
• 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.