Food Technology Teacher – Welcoming Secondary School in Birmingham
- Permanent, Full-time
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.