Food Technology Teacher

Are you passionate about food and eager to share your love of cooking, nutrition, and creativity with the next generation?
Do you enjoy inspiring young people to develop valuable life skills in the kitchen?

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in the Daventry area. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who can deliver engaging, practical, and inspiring Food Technology lessons that empower students to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Start Date: January 2026 – or sooner for the right candidate
 Contract: Full-time
 Location: Daventry area
 Setting: Secondary School

The Role:

• Teach Food Technology across Key Stages within a well-resourced secondary school environment

• Deliver creative and practical lessons covering nutrition, food preparation, food safety, and culinary skills

• Encourage independence, creativity, and resilience in practical sessions

• Monitor, assess, and support student progress effectively

• Contribute to department planning, enrichment activities, and curriculum development

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification

• Strong subject knowledge and genuine passion for Food Technology

• Ability to inspire and motivate students aged 11–16

• Excellent behaviour management and organisational skills

• A commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE

• A dedicated consultant offering continuous support

• Opportunities to secure permanent contracts with partner schools

• FREE and subsidised CPD courses, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and subject-specific training

• Supportive, experienced team committed to helping you progress in your teaching career

If you’re passionate, creative, and ready to inspire secondary students through the world of food, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact bethany.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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