Food Technology & Textiles Teacher - Maternity Cover

Teaching Personnel; Greenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a successful mixed secondary school in the Ascot area for a maternity cover teacher in Design & Technology. You will teach Food Technology and Textiles to GCSE, delivering practical and creative lessons that build skills and understanding.

The role requires QTS and relevant teaching experience, with the placement running from January 2027 to January 2028 in a supportive department within a welcoming school.

Qualifications

• Has QTS and relevant teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Food Technology and Textiles, ideally to GCSE.
• Passionate about practical, creative subjects.
• Can plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Strong classroom management and teamwork within a department.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology and Textiles to GCSE level.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Design & Technology department.
• Support student progression and practical skill development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high learning standards.

Skills

QTS

Food Technology & Textiles GCSE

Lesson planning & delivery

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Student outcomes focus

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Start Date: January 2027, Contract: Maternity Cover - January 2027 to January 2028, Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a successful mixed secondary school in the Ascot area for a teacher to join their Design & Technology department on a maternity cover basis, running from January 2027 until January 2028.

The Role

You will be teaching Food Technology and Textiles across GCSE level, inspiring students to develop their practical skills, creativity and understanding of the subject. You will join a supportive department within a welcoming secondary school that is committed to providing an engaging and high-quality learning experience for its students.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has QTS and relevant teaching experience
• Has experience teaching Food Technology and Textiles, ideally to GCSE
• Is passionate about practical, creative subjects
• Can plan and deliver engaging lessons
• Has strong classroom management skills
• Works well as part of a supportive department
• Is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for students

Why apply?

• January 2027 start
• Maternity cover until January 2028
• Excellent Ascot location
• Supportive Design & Technology department
• GCSE teaching opportunity
• Opportunity to secure a substantial long-term placement

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.