Food Technology Teacher - Secondary School | March 2026 Start Location: Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Contract: Full-time, Permanent/Long-Term Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience) A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school located close to the M5 in Weston-Super-Mare. The school is deeply committed to ensuring every student achieves their academic goals while also developing essential life skills-making this an ideal environment for a teacher passionate about practical learning, creativity, and student development. Why Join This School? A supportive, inclusive, and welcoming school community Strong focus on ensuring every child grows academically and personally A committed Technology department with excellent resources Leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development Easy access to the M5 and surrounding areas-ideal for commuters About the Role You will be responsible for delivering engaging, practical, and well-structured Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. This is a full-time position that requires planning, preparation, and contribution to the wider Technology curriculum. The school is passionate about helping students build real-world skills, confidence in the kitchen, and a strong understanding of nutrition, safety, and food preparation. Key Responsibilities Teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4 (including GCSE) Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons Support students in developing practical cooking skills and food theory knowledge Contribute to curriculum development and departmental projects Maintain high expectations for behaviour, safety, and academic progress Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment What We're Looking For Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology Experience teaching Food Tech up to GCSE (or placement experience) Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills A passion for supporting young people to build life-long practical skills Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and high-quality teaching Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy Free Safeguarding training Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.