Role: Qualified Food Technology Teacher
Location: Darlington
Start Date: Immediate, Easter 2026 & September 2026
Salary: £150 + per day (paid to scale)
Shift Patterns: Part-time & Full-time availability
Are you calm, confident and able to maintain a positive atmosphere?
Do you love to support and focus on student’s success?
⏰ Looking for a role that’s rewarding?
Then you might be exactly who we’re looking for!
At TeacherActive, we’re on the hunt for compassionate, reliable Food Technology teachers to work either on a long-term or permanent basis. You’ll be working closely with young people who need a safe, stable environment. Encouraging a positive and engaging learning environment while managing and behaviour challenges within the classroom.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced food technology teacher to join our team, focusing on secondary schools. You will play a vital role in supporting their academic progress and personal development, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.
️ What You’ll Need:
✅ A calm, patient approach with a sense of humour
✅ Food Technology specialism
✅ Willingness to learn and adapt in the face of challenges
✅ Experience managing challenging behaviour
✅ Team spirit, emotional resilience, and great communication
✅ Experience delivering subjects across the curriculum
✅ Tailor lessons to meet individual students needs and learning styles.
✅Experience planning and marking
What You’ll Get:
✨ Free CPD training through our My-Progression platform
✨ A dedicated consultant available when you need them
✨ PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions or hidden fees
✨ Shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
✨ Up to £100 referral bonus for every friend you recommend*
This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to be the difference.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services