Food Technology Teacher

Food Technology Teacher (with KS3 Product Design)
Location: Northamptonshire
Start Date: 13th April 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school in Northamptonshire to recruit a Food Technology Teacher for a full-time permanent position starting 13th April 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and supportive school with strong leadership, well-equipped facilities, and a collaborative Design & Technology department committed to delivering engaging practical learning.

The Role

The successful candidate will primarily teach Food Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a small number of Key Stage 3 Product Design lessons within the wider Design & Technology curriculum.

The department places a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning and encourages creativity, independence, and real-world skills development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Teach a small number of KS3 Product Design lessons

• Plan and deliver engaging practical lessons that develop students’ skills and confidence

• Monitor, assess, and track student progress

• Contribute positively to the wider Design & Technology department

The School

• Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school

• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team

• Well-equipped Food Technology kitchens and DT workshops

• Positive learning environment with motivated students

• Strong focus on staff development and professional growth

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level

• Ability or willingness to teach KS3 Product Design

• Strong classroom management and organisational skills

• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Permanent opportunity within an Outstanding school

• Support throughout the application and interview process

• Access to professional development opportunities

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications

If you are an enthusiastic Food Technology teacher looking to join a supportive school with excellent facilities and a strong department, we would welcome your application.

Apply through Teaching Personnel today to be considered for this role starting April 2026.

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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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