Food Technology Teacher

Location: ExeterSalary: Competitive, based on experienceContract: Full-time, long-term placementStart Date: January

A forward-thinking and thriving secondary school in Exeter is recruting for a passionate and dedicated Food Technology Teacher.

The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive school where Food Technology is highly valued as part of the curriculum. You will play a key role in inspiring students to develop practical skills, creativity, and a deep understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons to students in KS3-KS4.
• Develop students’ practical skills in food preparation, safety, and hygiene.
• Foster creativity and enthusiasm for food and nutrition.
• Monitor, assess, and support student progress.
• Maintain a safe and well-equipped food technology classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the Food Technology curriculum.

About YouWe are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Has a degree or relevant experience in Food Technology, Home Economics, or a related subject.
• Has experience teaching Food Technology at the secondary level (preferred).
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management skills.
• Is passionate about food, cooking, and inspiring young people.
• Is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Why work with us:

• Personalised approach: we provide guidance and support from the very beginning. You will liaise with your consultant regularly with regards to your availability and work.

• Established relationships: we have excellent relationships with our schools and we’ll connect you with schools that align with your personality and experiences

• Long-term and permanent opportunities: these are available should you wish to continue your career in education

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

• Permanent job roles

• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

• Working to Agency Workers Regulations

• Interview preparation, advice and support

• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay