Food Technology Teacher – Welcoming Secondary School in Birmingham

Job Title: Food Technology Teacher

Location: Birmingham West Midlands

School Type: 1118 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 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

• Bachelors 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.