Food Technology Teacher

The successful candidate will teach Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to contribute to the wider Design & Technology department. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs

About the role

• Teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4

• Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons that inspire students

• Assess, monitor and support student progress

• Create a safe and well-organised learning environment, ensuring food hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained

• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities within the Design & Technology department

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote high standards of teaching and learning

About the school

This thriving and inclusive secondary school is committed to providing an ambitious education that enables every student to achieve their full potential. With a strong focus on academic excellence, personal development and student wellbeing, the school fosters a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to become confident, independent learners and responsible members of the community.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Food Technology Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Food Technology in a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for practical learning
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A commitment to raising achievement and supporting every student to reach their potential
• The ability to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].