Food Technology Teacher

Job Title: Food Technology Teacher Location: Medway Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Competitive, based on experience Are you a passionate Food Technology Teacher ready for a fresh opportunity this September? Do you have experience inspiring students aged 11–16 with creative, hands-on lessons? Are you looking to join a supportive and high-achieving secondary school? TeacherActive is excited to be working with a well-established and inclusive secondary school based in Medway. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, student engagement, and a warm, collaborative environment. With excellent facilities—including fully equipped food tech rooms—it’s a fantastic place to teach and grow. The school is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to start in September 2025. This is a long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You’ll be delivering engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting students through practical skills and theory, and helping them achieve excellent outcomes. The ideal Food Technology Teacher will: Hold QTS with a specialism in Food Technology (ECTs welcome to apply) Have experience teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4 Be confident in lesson planning, curriculum delivery, and assessment Demonstrate strong classroom management and a passion for teaching Responsibilities: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons in line with the national curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4 Develop students’ practical cooking skills alongside their understanding of nutrition, food hygiene, and healthy eating Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports student learning and progress Assess, monitor, and report on student attainment and development Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities within the department Ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained in practical lessons Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and support staff to promote student success and wellbeing Participate in school events, parents’ evenings, and ongoing professional development In return, we offer: A dedicated consultant team available 24/7 Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply) CPD courses and progression support through our 'My-Progression' platform Competitive, market-leading rates of pay Referral bonus – earn up to £100 for every friend you refer (T&Cs apply) All staff are paid via PAYE – meaning no hidden admin fees or unexpected deductions. If you're interested in this fantastic opportunity, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps. Email: lillie.warburton Phone: (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

Location: KENT, ME4, GB

Posted Date: 7/10/2025