Food Technology Teacher + TLRs, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher for a permanent position starting September 2025. The role offers excellent career progression, a supportive environment, and opportunities for TLRs. Candidates must possess UK QTS or be in the process of obtaining it, along with a strong academic background. The school is known for its impressive results and supportive SLT, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Paid wellbeing day entitlement

Early finish on Fridays

Access to employee support schemes

Opportunities for flexible working

Access to quality online CPD

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Good subject knowledge in Food Technology.
• Meeting the 8 Teaching Standards at a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' level.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring and motivating students in Food Technology.
• Collaborating with a team of talented Music Teachers.
• Full-time, permanent contract starting September 2025.

Skills

Collaboration

Motivation

Compassion

Education

Degree

A Levels

GCSEs

Job description

Food Technology Teacher + TLRs | Highly Respected School | Tower Hamlets | September 2025

A 'Good' graded school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a compassionate, ambitious, and well-rounded Food Technology Teacher to start in September 2025. This is a permanent, school-based position, not a supply or short-term contract. There are potential TLR opportunities for experienced Food Technology Teachers, and scope for an aspiring middle leader to take on the HoD role in Food Tech. The curriculum includes Art, Textiles, and Food Tech across Years 7-9, with Food, Textiles, and Art from Year 9 onwards.

We have a strong partnership with this school, having placed Teaching Assistants, Teachers, and Back Office staff. The school boasts low staff turnover and a supportive SLT. James at EdEx can provide further information about the school if you're interested.

Key highlights of this vacancy:

• Paid wellbeing day entitlement
• Early finish on Fridays for professional development and research
• Collaborative professional partnerships through a local Teaching Alliance
• Access to employee support schemes
• Opportunities for flexible working where possible
• Access to quality online CPD

The Head of Music is seeking an ambitious Food Technology Teacher with a hardworking attitude who can contribute ideas and research to the department. The school has around 1000 students, excellent facilities, great career progression, CPD opportunities, and outstanding student behaviour. It is known for its supportive SLT and impressive Progress 8 and KS5 results, including Oxbridge placements. This is an exciting opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher to join the school.

Job description - Food Technology Teacher

• Inspiring and motivating students in Food Technology
• Collaborating with a team of talented Music Teachers and HoD Music
• Full-time, permanent contract starting September 2025
• Salary: MPS1 - UPS3 Inner London + TLRs (dependent on experience)
• Location: Tower Hamlets

Person specification - Food Technology Teacher

• Must have UK QTS or be in the process of obtaining it
• Strong academic background: Degree, A Levels, GCSEs
• Meeting the 8 Teaching Standards at a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' level
• Good subject knowledge in Food Technology
• Willingness to accept feedback and develop professionally

School details - Food Technology Teacher

• Rated 'Good' in the latest Ofsted report
• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Modern, creative facilities
• Excellent student behaviour
• Additional support from graduate Teaching Assistants
• Effective PPA allocation for work/life balance
• Touchscreen Chromebooks with G Suite education
• Pension scheme and employee benefits (childcare salary sacrifice, cycle scheme)
• Free onsite parking
• Active Staff Association with sports and social events

If you're interested in this Food Technology Teacher role, interviews and lesson observations can be arranged immediately. To apply, send your CV to Maddie at EdEx. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 12 hours.