Food Technology Teacher

Food Technology Teacher Key Details

• Position:
  Design Technology Teacher – Food Technology / Resistant Materials specialism
• Location:
  
  Ofsted-rated Good secondary school, Dudley
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026
• Contract:
  
  Full-time, long-term
• Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Curriculum:
  Eduqas Level 1 & 2 Hospitality & Catering

An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Dudley is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher with a specialism in Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials to join their department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.

The role involves teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, with a focus on delivering engaging practical lessons in Food Technology and supporting the Eduqas Level 1 & 2 Hospitality & Catering curriculum. The ability to contribute to Resistant Materials lessons would also be highly beneficial.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering practical and theory lessons, maintaining safe workshop and kitchen environments, assessing student progress, and supporting pupils in developing creativity, technical skills, and confidence.

• Hold QTS (ECTs welcome to apply)
• Have experience teaching Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials at secondary level
• Be confident delivering Hospitality & Catering qualifications at KS4
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Be passionate about practical learning and student engagement

The school is an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Dudley with supportive leadership and a well-equipped Design Technology department. Staff benefit from clear behaviour systems, collaborative planning, and a positive working environment focused on high-quality teaching and learning.

This is a great opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher seeking a full-time long‑term role in Dudley starting September 2026, offering a supportive school environment and the opportunity to teach engaging vocational and practical subjects.

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