Job Title: Design Technology Teacher (Food Specialism)
Location: Sheffield (S10)
Salary: £155 – £220 per day (Depending on experience)
Start date: Immediate
Contract type: Full-time, Part-time

Are you a passionate Design Technology Teacher with a Food Specialism? Do you have the skills to engage and inspire students in food preparation, nutrition, and culinary creativity? GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Design Technology (DT) Teacher – Food Specialism to join a thriving secondary school in Sheffield, delivering high-quality Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and practical Food Technology lessons.
Teach students about nutrition, food safety, and culinary skills.
Encourage creativity and independence in food preparation and presentation.
Assess, monitor, and provide feedback to support student progress.
Maintain a safe, hygienic, and well-equipped food technology classroom.
Inspire students to develop a passion for healthy eating and food science.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the DT curriculum.

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Specialism in Food Technology within the Design Technology curriculum.
Experience teaching Key Stages 3 & 4 in a secondary school setting.
A passion for teaching, cooking, and student development.
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

What We Offer:

Competitive daily pay rates and flexible working opportunities.
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Access to CPD training and professional development opportunities.
A fantastic opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience, ideal for those considering a teaching career.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Design Technology Teacher – Food Specialism’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Sheffield!

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Design Technology Teacher – Food Specialism’ 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.