Secondary Food Technology Teacher
Location: Prestwich
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Permanent / Long-Term
Salary: £168-£232 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Overview
We are working with a well‑established and forward‑thinking secondary school seeking to appoint a Food Technology Teacher to join their Design & Technology department. The school prides itself on delivering a practical, engaging curriculum that equips students with valuable life skills, creativity, and an understanding of nutrition and food preparation.
The Role
You will teach Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to contribute to a wider Design & Technology curriculum. The role will involve both theoretical and practical teaching, ensuring students develop confidence in cooking, food safety, and healthy living.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Teach practical cooking skills alongside theory, including nutrition and food safety
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting lessons to meet individual needs
- Prepare students for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (if applicable)
- Maintain a safe and well‑organised kitchen/classroom environment
- Contribute to departmental planning and enrichment opportunities
Candidate Profile
- Holds QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
- Has experience teaching Food Technology or Design & Technology at secondary level
- Demonstrates strong subject knowledge, including nutrition and food safety
- Is confident managing practical classroom environments
- Has excellent organisation and classroom management skills
- Is passionate about inspiring students through practical learning
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Two professional references relating to working with children
Why Apply?
- Supportive and collaborative department
- Well‑equipped Food Technology facilities
- Opportunity to deliver both practical and theory‑based learning
- Positive school culture focused on student engagement and achievement
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