Food Technology Teacher

Job Location: Brentwood
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Contract

REF: SENDIRECT/191665

Rate: £31,000 – £49,081 per annum
Hours: Full time
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a creative and dedicated Food Technology Teacher ready to bring practical learning to life? A well-regarded secondary school in Brentwood is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join their team from September 2025. This contract role is open to both part-time and full-time candidates and offers a fantastic opportunity to inspire students through hands-on, skills-based learning.

You’ll join a vibrant DT department and play a key role in helping students understand the importance of nutrition, food safety, and cooking for life. The school provides modern facilities, a supportive leadership team, and a collaborative teaching environment where your ideas and passion can thrive. Whether you're an experienced teacher or confident early in your career, this is a chance to make a genuine impact in an inclusive and engaging classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach practical cooking skills alongside theoretical knowledge of food and nutrition.
• Promote food safety, hygiene, and healthy living.
• Monitor and assess student progress, tailoring lessons to meet a range of needs.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development, and enrichment activities.
• Create a safe, well-managed, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to wider school life and events.

Qualifications and Experience:

• QTS and a degree in Food Technology or a related subject (essential).
• Experience teaching in a secondary school setting (preferred).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and dietary requirements.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.
• Willingness to support extra-curricular clubs and DT-related projects.

About School Staff Direct

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