Job Title: Food Technology Teacher

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS

Role Overview

A welcoming secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a passionate, creative, and safety-conscious Food Technology Teacher to join their Design & Technology faculty ASAP. In this practical and engaging teaching role, you will deliver interactive Food Preparation, Nutrition, and Culinary Skills lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), inspiring pupils to develop healthy eating habits, food provenance awareness, and practical cooking techniques. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging theoretical and practical Food Technology lessons in alignment with the National Curriculum and GCSE exam board specifications.

• Maintain rigorous food hygiene, health, and safety standards within the practical food rooms, adhering strictly to COSHH guidelines and food safety regulations.

• Instruct pupils in safe knife skills, kitchen machinery usage, ingredient preparation, and cooking techniques across a wide variety of sweet and savoury recipes.

• Monitor pupil progress through regular practical assessment, portfolio work, and exam preparation, driving high attainment at GCSE level.

• Collaborate with department colleagues and practical technicians to manage kitchen ordering, ingredient storage, equipment maintenance, and extra-curricular cooking clubs.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Catering, Hospitality, or a related discipline.

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in secondary Food Technology, with up-to-date knowledge of GCSE specifications and food safety hygiene standards (Food Hygiene Level 2/3 is desirable).

• Excellent practical workshop management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Fully equipped, modern food technology rooms and kitchen bays supported by a dedicated technician team.

• Supportive senior leadership team committed to practical subjects, staff wellbeing, structured ECT mentorship, and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Convenient Birmingham location with excellent public transport networks across the West Midlands and free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive national pay scale (MPS/UPS) and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Food Technology Teacher role at a welcoming secondary school in Birmingham, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.