Job Description

Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and inspiring young people to develop essential culinary skills? We're looking for an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to join a school located in the heart of beautiful Shropshire. If you have a love for teaching, a creative approach to the curriculum, and a drive to nurture students' practical and theoretical understanding of food, we would love to hear from you!

Role Responsibilities:

Teach engaging and inspiring Food Technology lessons to KS3 and KS4 students, preparing them with essential life skills and a deeper understanding of nutrition, food science, and sustainability.

Develop innovative lesson plans that cater to a range of learning abilities, ensuring students build confidence in the kitchen and learn the importance of healthy eating.

Foster a supportive, safe, and hygienic learning environment in our well-equipped kitchen classrooms.

Collaborate with other faculty to support cross-curricular projects and school events, making food education accessible and exciting for all.

Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the positive, inclusive culture of our school community.

What We’re Looking For:

A qualified teacher (QTS/PGCE or equivalent) with experience or specialisation in Food Technology, or a related field.

A genuine passion for food, nutrition, and teaching, with strong practical skills and the ability to inspire students at all skill levels.

Strong organisational and classroom management skills, along with a proactive approach to promoting health and safety in the kitchen.

Dedication to student progress, creativity, and adaptability to make learning enjoyable and accessible for all.

What We Offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community in a picturesque Shropshire setting.

Modern, fully-equipped kitchen facilities and resources to support high-quality teaching.

Opportunities for professional growth and development within a forward-thinking school.

A commitment to work-life balance, a friendly team of staff, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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