Food Technology Teacher

Marchant Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive secondary school in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a determined Food Technology Teacher to inspire students in practical cooking and nutrition. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, including ongoing professional development. Applicants should possess QTS/PGCE and a degree in Food Technology or Nutrition. The role also includes planning engaging lessons and leading extracurricular activities. Join a school dedicated to creativity and student achievement.

Benefits

Excellent mentoring

Free lunch

Small class sizes

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• QTS/PGCE and degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, or related field.
• Strong practical and creative teaching ability.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for promoting health, sustainability, and creativity in education.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging, hands-on lessons promoting healthy eating.
• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Food Preparation and Nutrition.
• Lead extracurricular activities like cookery clubs.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular links.

Skills

Practical teaching ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creativity in education

Passion for promoting health and sustainability

Education

QTS/PGCE

Degree in Food Technology or Nutrition

Job description

About the School

A supportive and inclusive 11–18 secondary school in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a talented and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join their Creative Technologies Faculty from January 2026. The school has earned a reputation for exceptional pastoral care, innovative teaching, and a curriculum that balances academic achievement with real-world learning. Staff enjoy a warm, collaborative culture and a genuine focus on wellbeing and professional growth.

About the Role

This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to teach Food Preparation and Nutrition across KS3–KS5, inspiring students to develop both practical cooking ability and a deep understanding of nutrition, sustainability, and cultural diversity in food.

The department features modern, purpose-built teaching kitchens, each equipped with demonstration stations, digital screens, and high-quality resources that enable interactive and creative learning.

You Will Also

• Plan engaging, hands-on lessons that promote healthy eating and practical life skills
• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Food Preparation and Nutrition examinations
• Lead extracurricular activities such as cookery clubs and charity bake events
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote cross-curricular links with Health & PE and Science

Staff Benefits and Development

• Excellent mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Collaborative, supportive leadership team
• Small class sizes and engaged learners
• Free lunch, parking, and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to lead food and sustainability projects across the school

Experience and Qualifications

• QTS/PGCE and degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, or related field
• Strong practical and creative teaching ability
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Passion for promoting health, sustainability, and creativity in education

How to Apply

Applications are invited from enthusiastic Food Technology Teachers eager to join a supportive Weston-super-Mare school where creativity, care, and achievement are central to student success.