Food Technology Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Wolverhampton

The Opportunity

Wolverhampton is a city with a rich industrial past and a modern innovative approach to food production and sustainability. We are seeking a creative and technically skilled Food Technology Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school. In this role you will be a lead voice in the department inspiring students to bridge the gap between culinary creativity and the rigorous science of nutrition and food manufacturing.

The Department & Culinary Culture

• You will join an elite Design & Technology faculty where Food Preparation and Nutrition is a high-profile subject with exceptional student engagement and academic outcomes.

• The school features professional state-of-the-art food suites and demonstration areas providing an environment that mirrors the standards of a professional kitchen.

• As an Outstanding setting we prioritize a research-led curriculum that explores food chemistry sensory analysis and the global impact of the farm-to-fork journey.

• The department benefits from strong links with local West Midlands food innovators and hospitality leaders offering students unique insights into the career pathways within the 100bn UK food industry.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Delivering high-challenge practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition).

2. Scientific Mastery: Guiding students through the chemical processes of cooking such as gelatinisation emulsification and the functional properties of different fats and proteins.

3. Advanced Culinary Skills: Teaching complex practical techniques including high-level pastry work knife skills and the precision required for high-scoring NEA (Non-Examination Assessment) tasks.

4. Nutrition & Health: Leading the schools efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles utilizing the Eatwell Guide to teach students about dietary-related diseases and nutritional requirements through the life stages.

5. Operational Excellence: Managing the kitchen environment with an uncompromising approach to health safety and hygiene (HACCP) ensuring a safe and disciplined space for all learners.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a subject authority with a passion for both the art and the science of food. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Food Technology Nutrition or a related discipline.

• Proven Track Record: Evidence of delivering high-quality learning outcomes and a deep understanding of the GCSE assessment objectives and practical marking criteria.

• Technical Authority: The ability to demonstrate advanced culinary techniques with confidence and inspire students of all abilities to achieve professional standards.

• Reflective Practice: A teacher who stays current with global food trends sustainability issues and the latest developments in nutritional science.

Why Join Us

• The chance to work in an Outstanding environment where student behaviour is exemplary and your subject is treated with the same prestige as the core sciences.

• Unrivalled professional development pathways including middle-leadership training and collaboration with lead practitioners across the city.

• The opportunity to work in Wolverhamptona city offering a high quality of life diverse cultural experiences and excellent transport links across the West Midlands.

• A prestigious professional community that values innovation intellectual rigor and the holistic development of every student.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV and a brief statement outlining your philosophy on balancing practical skill with scientific theory in the Food Technology classroom.