Job Title: Food Technology Teacher

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS

Role Overview

A supportive secondary school in Dudley is seeking an enthusiastic, practical, and health-conscious Food Technology Teacher to join their Design & Technology department ASAP. In this hands-on classroom role, you will deliver engaging Food Preparation, Nutrition, and Hospitality lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), instilling essential culinary skills, food safety awareness, and nutritional knowledge in pupils of all abilities. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess interactive theoretical and practical Food Technology lessons in line with National Curriculum standards and GCSE exam specifications.

• Enforce exemplary food hygiene, health, safety, and equipment management protocols across all practical kitchen environments in compliance with COSHH regulations.

• Guide pupils through practical culinary techniques, safe knife handling, ingredient science, and balanced meal planning.

• Track student performance through practical assessments, coursework portfolios, and written exams to drive strong GCSE attainment.

• Work alongside department technicians and colleagues to oversee ingredient orders, food storage, equipment maintenance, and extracurricular culinary enrichment.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food & Nutrition, Home Economics, 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 solid knowledge of GCSE frameworks and health and safety guidelines.

• Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene certification is highly desirable.

• Excellent classroom management, organizational, and practical supervisory capabilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Contemporary, fully resourced food technology suites with modern cooking stations and dedicated technician assistance.

• Supportive senior leadership team offering tailored CPD opportunities, clear workload management, and structured ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Dudley location with great transport connections across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, plus free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive salary on the national MPS/UPS scale and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

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