Role: Food Technology Teacher / Teacher of Food Technology

Location: Westminster, London

Pay Rate / Salary: £32,500 – £56,950 per annum (Inner London Pay Scale, dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term / Permanent

Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

About the Role

An exceptional, Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" secondary school in Westminster is seeking a passionate, dynamic, and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join their thriving Design & Technology and Creative Arts department.

This role is essential in delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire students to explore culinary arts, nutrition, food science, and practical cooking skills. You will plan and teach lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with opportunities for Key Stage 5 depending on experience), fostering a creative and safe learning environment in well-equipped specialist food rooms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching & Learning: Deliver inspiring and well-structured Food Technology lessons to students across KS3 and KS4, ensuring high levels of student engagement and academic progress.

• Practical & Theoretical Instruction: Teach essential food preparation techniques, kitchen safety, food hygiene, nutrition, and food science principles.

• Curriculum & Assessment: Plan, prepare, and assess student coursework, practical assessments, and examinations in line with national curriculum standards.

• Classroom & Resource Management: Maintain a clean, safe, and fully operational food tech practical space, managing equipment, ingredients, and specialized kitchen tools effectively.

• Student Support & Pastoral Care: Support student development, monitor progress closely, and cultivate a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience teaching Food Technology (or D&T with a food specialism) in a secondary school setting (Early Career Teachers / ECTs and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply).

• Qualifications: Holds a relevant degree, PGCE, QTS, or QTLS, with a strong academic background in Food Science, Nutrition, Hospitality, or Design & Technology.

• Skills: Excellent subject knowledge, strong practical classroom management, and a thorough understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards in food preparation areas.

• Safeguarding: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to process a new one.

What the School Offers:

• Outstanding Environment: Work within a high-achieving, supportive, and nationally recognized "Outstanding" school community.

• Professional Development: Excellent internal progression pathways, ongoing CPD, and collaborative departmental support.

• Modern Facilities: Access to dedicated, state-of-the-art food technology labs and well-maintained practical cooking equipment.

• Location: Prime central London location in Westminster with fantastic transport links across the capital.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher looking for a rewarding role in an Outstanding Westminster school, please submit your updated CV today.