Food Technology Teacher

About the Role:

Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in the Liverpool area. The role will be starting in January 2026, and you will have a vital role that involves classroom teaching, hands‑on kitchen management, and curriculum development, with a strong emphasis on safety, creativity, and student progress.

Design and Technology Teacher

Location:

Liverpool, L6

Start Date:

January 2026

Contract Type:
Temporary, Long Term

Working Hours:

Full-time, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pay:
Paid to scale

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons
Teach practical cooking skills, food preparation, nutrition, and food science
Adapt lessons for a wide range of abilities and learning needs
Provide clear demonstrations and structured activities
Mark work, give constructive feedback, and track pupil progress
Ensure all equipment is safe, clean, and ready for use
Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
Supervise students closely during practical sessions to ensure safe working practices

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Proven experience teaching in a UK secondary school.
Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training can be provided).
Right to Work in the UK.
Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
Ability to provide references that cover at least 24 months worked and where possible 2 roles where you have worked with children

How to Apply:

If you are a Food Technology Teacher ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you, please apply to this advert.

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