Teacher of Food Technology

GSL Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Nottingham is seeking a Teacher of Food Technology who can create engaging lessons and promote a love for cooking among students. The ideal candidate should hold QTS or an equivalent qualification and have experience teaching Food Technology. This role offers competitive pay and requires a strong understanding of safeguarding. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food Technology with a passion for it.
• Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Designing hands-on lessons that make learning fun.
• Teaching food science, nutrition, and practical skills.
• Creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborating with colleagues on the curriculum.

Skills

Creative lesson design

Teaching food science and nutrition

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Love Food? Love Teaching? This Job as Teacher of Food Technology is Delicious!

Location : Nottingham

Salary : £150 – £230 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date : Immediate

Contract : Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time

Do you believe food is more than just fuel—it’s an art, a science, and a life skill? If you can turn a classroom into a creative kitchen and inspire students to whip up confidence alongside culinary skills, we want YOU!

At GSL Education, we’re on the hunt for a Food Technology Teacher in Nottingham who can bring flavour and flair to lessons. This isn’t just about recipes—it’s about sparking curiosity, teaching nutrition, and helping students discover the joy of cooking.

What You’ll Be Doing as Teacher of Food Technology

• Designing tasty, hands-on lessons that make learning fun
• Teaching food science, nutrition, and practical skills across Key Stages
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment
• Collaborating with colleagues to make the Design & Technology curriculum shine

What We’re Looking in Teacher of Food Technology

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Food Technology (and a love for it!)
• Strong subject knowledge with a creative twist
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

Ready to cook up a storm in the classroom as Teacher of Food Technology? Click ‘Apply Now’ and send us your CV today!