Teacher of Food Technology

Teacher of Food Technology

Teacher of Food Technology delivering engaging and practical lessons across Design Technology and Food Technology, encouraging creativity, problem‑solving, and independence.

Pay range: M1 - UPS3 (Fringe) £34,398.00 - £52,590.00

• Plan and deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons in Food Technology
• Inspire creativity, innovation, and practical skills development
• Assess, track, and evaluate students’ design work, providing clear feedback to support progress and examination outcomes.
• Promote sustainability, innovation, and real‑world application through practical and theoretical learning experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS
• Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology
• Passion for practical, hands‑on teaching and learning
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year‑round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high‑quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9‑point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people‑first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

E‑ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E‑ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.