Job Description

Job Title: Food Technology Teacher KS3 to KS4
Location: Huddersfield
Salary Range: £140 £190 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Eastern Term of 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a passionate individual with a love for culinary education?

Do you thrive in inspiring students to explore the world of food, nutrition, and practical cooking skills? If so, GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join a reputable secondary school in Huddersfield, guiding students through Key Stages 3 and 4.

About the Role

As a Food Technology Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and practical lessons that inspire students to develop essential life skills in cooking, nutrition and food science. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, enthusiasm and a strong knowledge of the subject to foster a positive and dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities of the Food Technology:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons aligned with the national curriculum for KS3 and KS4.
• Introduce students to a broad range of culinary techniques, food safety practices and nutritional principles.
• Encourage practical experimentation and independent learning within a well-equipped food technology classroom.
• Assess, monitor and provide constructive feedback to students, ensuring academic progress and skill development.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety within the classroom environment.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere, ensuring all students feel encouraged and supported.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the Food Technology curriculum and contribute to the wider school community.

Requirements of the Food Technology:

• A qualified teacher status (QTS) and must hold a PGCE in Food Technology, Design & Technology, or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Food Technology at KS3 and KS4 within UK secondary schools.
• Strong subject knowledge in nutrition, food preparation and health & safety regulations.
• A passion for practical learning, with the ability to inspire and engage students of all abilities.
• Excellent classroom management skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
• Be able to provide a ten-year career history with relevant reference details covering the last two years, including your most recent place of academic employment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates and flexible contract options.
• Dedicated consultants who provide ongoing support throughout your teaching career.
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on students' lives by developing their practical and theoretical food technology skills.

If you are a committed Food Technology Teacher eager to inspire and educate students in Huddersfield, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Food Technology Teacher in a secondary school role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.