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Food Tech Teacher

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 168 - 232 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Preston

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Food Technology Teacher

Location: Preston
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Essential: QTS

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Preston from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to deliver high‑quality Food Technology lessons, inspire young people, and contribute to a successful and supportive department.

The successful candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4. You'll bring strong subject knowledge, a commitment to practical, engaging teaching, and the ability to motivate students of all abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning
Prepare students for practical and written assessments
Ensure safe and effective use of equipment and practical spaces
Track, monitor, and report on student progress
Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extra‑curricular activities
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement

Requirements

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – essential
Experience teaching Food Technology in a UK school setting
Strong classroom management skills
Excellent communication, planning, and organisational abilities
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
Creativity and passion for developing students’ practical skills and confidence

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative department
Well-equipped Food Technology facilities
Professional development opportunities
A positive, friendly school community

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief statement outlining your suitability for the role. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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