Food Teacher

Northampton Business Directory; Daventry, Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Northampton is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher to join their team full-time, starting ASAP. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons for KS3 and KS4, focusing on practical cooking skills and nutrition. Ideal candidates will hold QTS and have strong subject knowledge in Food Technology. This position offers a competitive salary and the potential for a permanent role, working within a supportive environment that encourages student growth and creativity.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing support from a recruitment team

Access to CPD-accredited courses

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or is working towards Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level is desirable.
• Demonstrates strong organization and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Food Technology lessons.
• Teaching practical cooking skills and food science.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene.

Skills

Food Technology knowledge

Classroom management

Engagement techniques

Practical cooking skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Food Technology Teacher - Secondary School
Location: Northampton
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term or Permanent
Salary: Competitive daily rate / MPS-UPS (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about Food Technology, nutrition, and delivering engaging, practical lessons that inspire young people?

We are working in partnership with a secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join their team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive department and make a real impact on students' learning and life skills.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, this role offers the chance to teach a subject that encourages creativity, independence, and real-world understanding.

The Role

• Planning and delivering engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teaching practical cooking skills, nutrition, food science, and health & safety
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices
• Assessing, tracking, and supporting student progress
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and well‑organised classroom environment
• Working collaboratively with departmental staff and wider school teams

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds QTS or is working towards Qualified Teacher Status
• Has a strong subject knowledge in Food Technology or a related field
• Is confident managing practical lessons in a busy classroom environment
• Demonstrates strong organisation and classroom management skills
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to student progress
• Previous experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level is desirable

What's on Offer

• A long‑term role with the potential to become permanent
• Competitive pay, paid weekly, with pay‑to‑scale options where applicable
• The opportunity to work in a supportive and well‑resourced Northampton school
• Access to The National College, offering CPD‑accredited courses and training
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team
• A rewarding role helping students develop essential life skills

If you're ready to inspire students through Food Technology and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Food Technology Teacher role in Northampton.