Qualified Food Technology

Inspire Practical Skills and Healthy Futures – Teach Food Technology
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a forward-thinking secondary school in Brent to recruit a passionate and skilled Food Technology Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to empower students with essential life skills, creativity, and an understanding of nutrition, health, and food preparation.

This full-time role involves teaching Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to support GCSE coursework and practical assessments.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Schools that value vocational learning and life skills

• Personalised support from a Design & Technology specialist consultant

• Access to FREE CPD, including “Health & Safety in Practical Lessons” and “Inclusive DT Classrooms”

• Long-term placements often lead to permanent contracts and career progression

The Role:

• Deliver engaging and practical Food Technology lessons to KS3–KS4 students

• Teach food preparation, hygiene, nutrition, and healthy eating

• Support students with GCSE coursework, practical assessments, and food safety standards

• Encourage creativity, teamwork, and independence in the kitchen

About You:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism in Food Technology or Design & Technology

• Strong knowledge of the Food Technology curriculum and GCSE requirements

• Confident delivering both theoretical and practical lessons safely

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates based on your experience

• FREE subject-specific CPD and development opportunities

• Long-term roles with pathways to permanent positions

Safeguarding Statement:
All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide references, and may be subject to online screening in line with DfE safeguarding guidance.

Apply Now – Equip Students with Lifelong Food & Nutrition Skills

Join Teaching Personnel and help prepare students for brighter, healthier futures through Food Technology education.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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