Food Technology Teacher

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Job Description

Flourish Education is currently seeking a passionate and committed Food Technology Teacher to join a well-established Secondary School in Bromsgrove from October 2026. This is a long-term opportunity running throughout the academic year, with the possibility of either full-time or part-time work depending on the successful candidate’s availability.

The school provides a supportive and ambitious learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. Staff are expected to maintain high standards while helping pupils build the confidence, knowledge and practical skills they need to succeed beyond school.

As a Food Technology Teacher, you will deliver enjoyable and purposeful lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will be responsible for creating lessons that combine practical food preparation with the essential theory, nutrition and food science knowledge required by the curriculum.

The successful Food Technology Teacher will be able to adapt their teaching to suit a range of abilities and learning needs. You will encourage students to develop their creativity, independence and practical skills, while maintaining a safe, organised and inclusive classroom environment. The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and motivate them to take pride in their work will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher looking for a secure long-term position within a welcoming Bromsgrove Secondary School from October 2026.

Job Role:
  • Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4)
  • Teach a broad Food Technology curriculum, including nutrition, food preparation, food science, and healthy eating
  • Follow the National Curriculum and adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners
  • Maintain excellent behaviour management and high expectations within both classroom and practical environments
  • Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement
  • Ensure a safe and organised learning environment, promoting food hygiene and health and safety procedures
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents within the Secondary School

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Food Technology Teacher, Design Technology Teacher, Secondary Teacher
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Recent experience teaching Food Technology within a Secondary School setting
  • Excellent subject knowledge in Food Technology and nutrition
  • Strong understanding of the National Curriculum for KS3 and KS4
  • Ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and practical learning environment
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Passion for delivering high-quality lessons that inspire and motivate pupils

Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:
  • Pay from £174.71 to £240.70 which equates to £34,068 to £46,937 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year, dependent on experience (M1-M6)
  • Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in
    Pension Contributions
  • Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working

Location
This Food Technology Teacher position is based in Bromsgrove and is easily commutable from Redditch, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Rubery, Birmingham, Halesowen, and the surrounding areas. The Secondary School benefits from good transport links, making it easily accessible by both car and public transport.

Interested in this Food Technology Teacher role? Apply now or get in touch with our team for more information. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Flourish Family!

Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.