Teacher of Food Technology

Teaching Personnel; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Food Technology Teacher for a full-time, permanent role starting September 2025 in Andover. This position involves teaching Key Stage 3 and 4, utilizing modern facilities to inspire students in food science and practical cookery. Join a supportive team focused on innovation and student engagement.

Benefits

State-of-the-art Food Tech rooms

Collaborative technology faculty

Excellent CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Passionate about practical learning and student engagement.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Inspire and challenge students to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and resource development.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Practical learning

Student engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Food Technology Teacher – Full-Time – Permanent Role – September 2025 Start
Andover, Hampshire

Are you a creative and passionate Food Technology teacher ready to inspire the next generation of chefs, nutritionists, and hospitality professionals?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Andover for a full-time, permanent position starting in September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a well-equipped department with modern facilities and a supportive leadership team.

About the Role:

This position will see you teaching across Key Stage 3 (Food Preparation and Nutrition) and Key Stage 4 (WJEC Hospitality and Catering), helping students develop a strong understanding of food science, practical cookery, and healthy living. The school boasts two fully refurbished food technology rooms fitted with brand-new appliances, allowing you to deliver engaging, hands-on lessons with ease.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT with a flair for practical teaching, you'll be encouraged to bring creativity, innovation, and energy to your lessons.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Inspire and challenge students to achieve their full potential
• Contribute to curriculum planning and resource development
• Work collaboratively within a skilled and supportive technology department
• Help promote the subject through enrichment, competitions, or extra-curricular activities

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Passionate about practical learning and student engagement
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Why Join This School?

• A modern learning environment with state-of-the-art Food Tech rooms
• Collaborative and experienced technology faculty
• Clear focus on reducing teacher workload and improving wellbeing
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career development pathways
• A culture of high expectations and high support

This is more than just a teaching job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact and be part of a school that values innovation, teamwork, and high-quality education.

Don't miss your chance to inspire young minds through the world of food and nutrition. Apply today and start your next teaching chapter this September!

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