Food Technology Teacher

Food Tech Teacher

Zest is seeking a full-time Food Technology teacher to start in September 2026 in a school in the Alum Rock area. Ideally the school would like a creative and dynamic teacher to join their department who aims to build positive relationships with students and staff and is passionate about improving the learning outcomes for all students. Subject knowledge up to KS4 is essential. Additionally, the school offers fantastic facilities for excellent food technology lessons.

The successful applicant would be joining a supportive leadership structure that focuses on the ethos of building a community for the future, with students being taught vital skills for later in life. The school site is easily accessible via public transport and there is plenty of on-site parking.

Requirements:
– Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent
– Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary school level (not essential)
– Strong subject knowledge and a creative approach to teaching
– Ability to plan and deliver effective lessons that cater to students of varying abilities
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Commitment to the academic and personal development of students

If you are enthusiastic about art and design, enjoy working with young people, and are looking for a fulfilling teaching position, we encourage you to apply for this full-time role.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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