Subject Leader of Food Technology / Food Technology Teacher

Subject Leader of Food Technology / Food Technology Teacher South East England, Berkshire, Reading Permanent, full-time hours Education and Training £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 per annum Benefits: To be discussed Job Duties: Develop and deliver engaging food technology lessons to students Lead the food technology department, providing guidance and support to colleagues Contribute to the development of the food technology curriculum Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback for improvement Organise practical cooking sessions and oversee kitchen safety Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Demonstrated experience in teaching food technology Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field Experience: Previous experience teaching food technology Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to engage and motivate students Organisational and leadership abilities Preferred Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Education Experience in curriculum development Experience in leading a department or team Working Conditions: This role involves working in a school environment, conducting practical cooking sessions, and collaborating with colleagues. Standard hours are full-time, with occasional evening or weekend work required for school events or meetings. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Location: Reading, RG1, GB

Posted Date: 7/10/2025