Food Technology Teacher
Posted 12 hours 51 minutes ago by The Education Network Birmingham
£175 - £250 Daily
Permanent
Full Time
Teaching Jobs
Staffordshire, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B19 1
Job Description
Food Technology Teacher
Key Details
The Role
An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher with a Food Technology / Resistant Materials specialism to join its successful department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The successful candidate will primarily deliver Food Technology and Hospitality & Catering across KS3 and KS4, inspiring students to develop practical cooking skills, food science knowledge, nutrition awareness, food safety, and an understanding of the hospitality industry. Experience or the ability to contribute to Resistant Materials lessons would be advantageous.
Working within a supportive Design Technology department, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, practical lessons, assessing student progress, and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment where students can develop confidence, creativity, and technical skills. You will support learners preparing for Hospitality & Catering qualifications while maintaining high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:
The School
This Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality teaching within a supportive and inclusive environment. Staff benefit from excellent leadership, modern specialist facilities, collaborative planning, and ongoing professional development. The Design Technology department is well-resourced and committed to providing students with practical skills that prepare them for further education and future careers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
Key Details
- Position: Design Technology Teacher - Food Technology / Resistant Materials Specialism
- Location: Ofsted-rated Good secondary school, Birmingham
- Start Date: September 2026
- Contract: Full-time, long-term
- Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply
- Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
- Curriculum: Hospitality & Catering
The Role
An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher with a Food Technology / Resistant Materials specialism to join its successful department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The successful candidate will primarily deliver Food Technology and Hospitality & Catering across KS3 and KS4, inspiring students to develop practical cooking skills, food science knowledge, nutrition awareness, food safety, and an understanding of the hospitality industry. Experience or the ability to contribute to Resistant Materials lessons would be advantageous.
Working within a supportive Design Technology department, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, practical lessons, assessing student progress, and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment where students can develop confidence, creativity, and technical skills. You will support learners preparing for Hospitality & Catering qualifications while maintaining high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Hold QTS; ECTs are welcome to apply
- Have experience teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4
- Ideally have experience or confidence teaching Hospitality & Catering
- Experience teaching Resistant Materials would be advantageous
- Demonstrate excellent classroom and practical workshop management skills
- Be committed to supporting student progress and raising attainment
- Have a passion for practical education and inspiring young people through Design Technology
The School
This Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality teaching within a supportive and inclusive environment. Staff benefit from excellent leadership, modern specialist facilities, collaborative planning, and ongoing professional development. The Design Technology department is well-resourced and committed to providing students with practical skills that prepare them for further education and future careers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.