Teacher of Food Technology

Job title: Teacher of Food Technology

Salary: M1 (£32,916) – UP3 (£51,048) + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits

School: Lift New Forest, Long Lane, Holbury, Hampshire, SO45 2PA

Hours: Full OR part time

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Start date: ASAP or April 2026

An exciting Teacher of Food Technology job opportunity for a lovely secondary school that can be full or part time.

Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 59 schools that prides itself on providing the best training and career progression. Lift New Forest is a successful and popular 11‑16 academy adjacent to the New Forest National Park, serving the Hythe and Waterside community. Our vision is to enable ambitious futures for all members of our academy community, ensuring expert teaching of an exciting curriculum that allows students from all backgrounds to fulfil their academic potential.

Due to a maternity leave we are looking to recruit a Teacher of Food Technology. You will join a successful and friendly technology team led by a dedicated Director of Art/Technology. The role is based in two modern food classrooms, supported by a dedicated technician. Food is taught to all students in Key Stage 3 (maximum class size 15) and GCSE Food and Nutrition is taught to students in Years 10 and 11.

The school believes in giving all teachers the opportunity to be great and will support you personally and professionally to help you reach your full potential.

You will be a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with strong subject knowledge in Food Technology, strong classroom management skills, and a passion for the subject. You should have a successful track record of improving pupils’ education and know what excellent education looks like. Whether you are in your first year of teaching or your tenth, you will be warmly welcomed and supported.

Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.

Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we have you covered.

Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

Please don’t wait until the closing date to apply; we will review applications as we receive them. Interview will be scheduled ASAP, so apply now!

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school, please contact Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager, at jbillows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before applying.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.