Job Role: Food Technology Teacher
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Salary: £185 - £265 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long Term, Full Time
GSL Education London Branch is looking for a Food Technology Teacher to join a mixed secondary academy in Barking and Dagenham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher to inspire students and develop their skills in food preparation, nutrition, and healthy living. If you are a passionate Food Technology Teacher looking for a new challenge, apply now!
Responsibilities:- Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Teach students about food preparation, nutrition, hygiene, and safety.
- Support students in developing practical cooking skills and theoretical knowledge.
- Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and engagement.
- Prepare lesson materials, resources, and practical demonstrations.
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed in the food technology classroom.
- Work closely with colleagues and contribute to the school’s wider curriculum.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching Food Technology in a secondary school setting.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and health & safety regulations.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities.
- A valid DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the Food Technology Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.