Teacher of Food Technology & Catering – Secondary School in Harrogate (January Start)

A welcoming secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Food Technology & Catering to join its Technology department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Food Technology and Hospitality play a vital practical role within this school’s Key Stage 3 curriculum and Key Stage 4 vocational pathways. The successful applicant will deliver practical food preparation, nutrition, food safety, and hospitality management lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition / Level 1/2 Vocational Hospitality).

Working alongside department technicians, you will lead practical cooking sessions, teach nutritional science, manage food safety compliance, and oversee practical exam assessments. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging practical cooking and theoretical nutrition lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

• Enforce strict hygiene, food safety (HACCP), and kitchen safety standards across all food practical rooms

• Guide GCSE and vocational pupils through practical culinary exams, nutritional analysis, and non-exam assessments (NEA)

• Manage kitchen inventories, ingredient ordering, specialized catering equipment, and storage facilities

• Assess, track, and report on student progress across practical skills assessments and written examinations

• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent

• Key Curriculum: AQA / Eduqas / Pearson Food & Hospitality

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree or professional qualification in Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Home Economics

• Food Hygiene & Safety Certification (Level 2 or Level 3) and deep knowledge of nutritional science

• Proven ability to manage full-class practical cooking sessions safely and efficiently

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent Food Technology position in Harrogate for a January start.