Food Technology Teacher – Supportive Secondary School in Dudley
- Permanent, Full-time
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.