Food Technology Teacher | Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) School |Southampton

The Opportunity Southampton is a dynamic coastal city where global maritime trade intersects with a thriving modern hospitality, food science, and commercial culinary sector. We are seeking a passionate, highly organized Food Technology Teacher to join an ambitious Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) school . In this role, you will inspire students to explore the vital sciences of nutrition, food preparation, and hospitality, using the city’s rich culinary landscape to turn classroom kitchens into launchpads for future food scientists, chefs, and health professionals. The School As a proud member of a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, our school benefits from a highly collaborative network, shared educational resources, and a robust centralized infrastructure. We balance high academic standards with a deeply supportive pastoral network. By implementing clear, trust-wide behavioural systems, we ensure that our classrooms and practical spaces remain calm, respectful, and entirely focused on safe, high-quality learning. The Department & Culinary Science Culture You will teach in custom-built, modern food preparation rooms featuring individual student cooking stations, commercial-grade refrigeration, and up-to-date catering appliances. The department is supported by a dedicated food technician who manages ingredient ordering, portion preparation, and rigorous hygiene and safety protocols. Our curriculum explicitly links practical culinary skills with the science of nutrition, exploring macro/micronutrients, food provenance, and sustainable global food production. We actively participate in regional culinary competitions and maintain links with local hospitality businesses to give students an insight into real-world food industry careers. Core Responsibilities Exemplary Practical Instruction: Delivering high-challenge Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), mastering complex culinary techniques safely. Nutritional & Food Science: Teaching the chemical functions of ingredients (such as gelatinization, coagulation, and aeration) alongside dietary health and recipe modification. Flawless Kitchen Hygiene: Enforcing strict health, safety, and food hygiene standards (HACCP principles), ensuring students maintain immaculate work benches and tool discipline. NEA Portfolio Guidance: Scaffolding GCSE students through their Non-Exam Assessments (NEA 1 and NEA 2), guiding them through rigorous food investigations and timed practical cooking exams. Budgetary & Material Care: Managing ingredients and resources efficiently, promoting sustainable cooking habits and minimizing food waste across all year groups. The Successful Candidate We are looking for a highly efficient, creative specialist who loves food chemistry and has the structural skills to run a fast-paced practical environment. Your profile should include: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree or strong professional background in Food Technology, Food Science, Consumer Science, or Hospitality and Catering. Technical Mastery: Exceptional culinary skills and a deep understanding of exam board requirements for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition. Rigorous Group Management: The ability to command a room, maintaining a calm, highly disciplined environment where safety routines are followed instinctively during busy practical sessions. Inclusive Pedagogy: A talent for making the science of food accessible to all learners, stretching high-achievers while supporting students building basic life skills. Why Join Our Faculty? The immense professional advantages of working within a major MAT, providing extensive shared resource banks, cross-school moderation support, and rapid pathways into leadership. Structured, fully funded professional development, including advanced food hygiene certifications and specialized pedagogical training. The exceptional lifestyle benefits of Southampton—a vibrant waterfront city offering a brilliant mix of urban culture, affordable living, and immediate access to the New Forest and coastal waters. A realistic approach to teacher workload, featuring centralized behaviour policies and shared planning frameworks designed to protect your personal time. How to Apply Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.