Food Technology Teacher

Food Technology Teacher
 
Key Details

• Start Date: December 2025
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Specialism: Design Technology – Food Technology
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Location: Birmingham
• Ofsted Rating: Good
• Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply

 
The Role
A forward-thinking Birmingham secondary school is looking for an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to join them from December 2025. This is a full-time, long-term role within the Design Technology faculty, teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4.
You’ll plan and deliver practical and theory lessons that build students’ skills, confidence and creativity. The school is seeking someone who can bring fresh ideas to the curriculum, promote safe and engaging practical work, and raise achievement through structured, well-resourced teaching.
 
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (applications from ECTs are fully welcomed)
• Have solid knowledge of Food Technology and related DT curriculum
• Be confident managing a practical classroom environment safely
• Deliver high-quality lessons that support progress across mixed-ability groups
• Bring strong organisational skills and a proactive, professional approach

Experience with GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition is advantageous, but not essential.
 
The School
This Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school is known for its supportive culture, strong behaviour systems, and well-equipped DT facilities. The leadership team prioritises high-quality teaching and provides teachers with the support and resources needed to deliver engaging practical lessons. Staff wellbeing is valued, and new team members are supported from day one.
 
If you're a motivated Food Technology Teacher looking for a long-term role starting December 2025, this could be an excellent next step.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.