Food Tech Teacher - Practical & GCSE

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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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