Teacher of Food Technology

Teacher of Food Technology - Northampton Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire Start Date: June or September 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Permanent (preferred) | Fixed-Term or Long-Term Supply considered Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)Are you someone who enjoys bringing Food Technology to life in the classroom and helping students develop practical, creative, and real-world skills? Do you like delivering hands-on lessons where students can build confidence, independence, and an understanding of healthy living and nutrition?We're working with a secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint a Teacher of Food Technology from June or September 2026. They would ideally like someone on a permanent basis, but they're also open to fixed-term or long-term supply depending on the right fit.The Role:Teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4Planning and delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessonsHelping students develop skills in food preparation, nutrition, and food scienceSetting clear expectations and monitoring student progress over timeProviding feedback that supports improvement and exam readinessEnsuring a safe, well-organised, and positive practical learning environmentWorking with colleagues to support a collaborative and well-run departmentThe Ideal Candidate:Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualificationStrong understanding of Food Technology, Food Science, or related subject areasConfident delivering both practical cooking and classroom-based theoryAble to manage behaviour effectively in a practical settingOrganised, reliable, and committed to student progressA team player who contributes positively to school lifeECTs are welcome and will be fully supportedWhat's on Offer:Full-time role in a Northampton secondary schoolPermanent role preferred, with flexible options availablePay in line with MPS/UPS depending on experienceSupportive department and well-resourced facilitiesOngoing CPD and professional development opportunitiesA role where you can see clear impact through practical learning outcomesIf you're ready to teach Food Technology in a practical, engaging, and meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now for this Teacher of Food Technology role in Northampton starting June or September 2026.