NOW HIRING: Food Technology Teacher
Location: Northamptonshire | Full-Time | Permanent
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate)
At our school, Food Technology is about more than recipes — it’s about resilience, creativity, and real-world skills. We want a teacher who can inspire students to see the kitchen as a place of innovation, sustainability, and joy.
You’ll join a thriving Design & Technology department with modern facilities, a supportive team, and students who are eager to roll up their sleeves and learn.
This isn’t just another teaching job. It’s a role in a forward-thinking, community-driven secondary school that’s known for:
✔️ A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and development
✔️ Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
✔️ A vibrant extracurricular life — from Bake Off competitions to STEM and sustainability projects
✔️ An inclusive ethos where creativity and individuality are celebrated
✔️ Recent investments in state-of-the-art DT rooms and kitchen spaces
Located in Northamptonshire, our school offers the calm of a countryside setting with excellent connectivity:
20–30 mins from central Northampton or Milton Keynes
Accessible via the A5, A43, and M1 (J15 or J15A)
Good local bus routes from surrounding villages and towns
Cycle-friendly area with on-site facilities
Whether you're commuting from MK, Daventry, Towcester, or beyond — we’re closer than you think.
Who Are We Looking For?
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A qualified Teacher of Food Technology (QTS/PGCE or equivalent)
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Someone with a passion for nutrition, sustainability, and student success
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Open to KS3–KS4 teaching (KS5 desirable but not essential)
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A collaborative colleague who thrives in a dynamic and supportive team
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Whether you’re ECT or experienced — if you can inspire, we want to hear from you
️ What You’ll Be Doing
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Delivering engaging, hands-on lessons that help students explore food, culture, and health
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Contributing to curriculum design and extra-curricular activities
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Supporting students of all abilities to achieve their potential
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Bringing fresh ideas to an already vibrant DT department
To hear more or apply now, please contact Teaching Personnel Northampton for more information on 01604 376695
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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