Food Technology Teacher

Job Title: Food Technology Teacher
Location: Shrewsbury
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

About the Role:

We are supporting a Shrewsbury School is seeking a dynamic and passionate Food Technology Teacher to join their thriving Design & Technology department on a full-time, long-term basis.

They are hoping to secure the right candidate starting 30th June 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and educate students in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and innovative lessons in Food Preparation and Nutrition across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will play a key role in developing students’ practical skills, nutritional understanding, and love for culinary arts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to the needs of all learners.
• Support students in developing practical food skills and theoretical understanding of nutrition and food science.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene in the classroom and kitchen environment.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress in line with school policies.
• Contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular activities related to food and nutrition.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community.

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.
• Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to high standards.
• Passion for food education and the ability to inspire young people.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching at GCSE
• Familiarity with current food and health education policies.
• Willingness to engage in wider school life, including extracurricular clubs or school events.

How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your must current CV  to laurah@taraprofessionalrecruitment.co.uk and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Your application will be followed up at the earliest opportunity.

Tara Professional Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

At TARA, we boast a solid background in teaching and education recruitment, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table to help you find the perfect teacher for the post, or that dream school to work for.

Founded in 2007 and as qualified educators and education recruiters with many years of combined experience, we believe in working alongside our clients for the long term, never providing a ‘quick fix’ solution. Our clients and candidates are at the heart of all that we do, and you can rest safe in the knowledge that the TARA team will always go above and beyond, providing a personalised service with the care and attention you deserve.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.