Job Title: Food Technology Teacher
Location: Medway, Kent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive pay
Are you passionate about helping students aged 11–16+ develop practical skills and a love for food technology? Do you bring a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude to the classroom? Are you adaptable and ready to inspire?
TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting experienced qualified Food Technology teachers, as well as Early Career Teachers, for temporary day-to-day, long-term, or permanent roles across secondary schools in Medway. Thanks to our strong partnerships with local schools, we have a variety of opportunities to match your skills and career ambitions. We’ll support you every step of the way to find the right fit.
What you’ll be doing:
Delivering engaging and practical Food Technology lessons to students up to Key Stage 4
Planning and preparing lessons that develop students’ cooking, nutrition, and food science knowledge
Managing classroom activities that encourage creativity, safety, and teamwork
Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback
Supporting students’ understanding of healthy eating and sustainable food practices
Collaborating with colleagues to develop and improve the Food Technology curriculum
Contributing to the wider school community and extracurricular activities where appropriate
The successful Food Technology Teacher will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with Food Technology or Design & Technology specialism (ECTs are welcome to apply)
Experience teaching Food Technology up to Key Stage 4 (KS4)
Excellent classroom management skills
Strong communication skills and a passion for practical learning
Why work with TeacherActive?
At TeacherActive, we don’t just find you a job — we help you build your career. Our expert consultants combine real classroom experience with recruitment know-how, so you get personalised support every step of the way. You’ll enjoy:
Flexibility to pick assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals
Competitive pay that truly values your skills and dedication
Guaranteed, reliable payment on time — no admin headaches or delays
Access to ongoing professional development and CPD courses through our ‘My-Progression’ programme
A referral scheme that rewards you for spreading the word
A friendly, responsive team available 24/7 to support you
All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can relax knowing your tax and National Insurance are handled correctly — no surprises, just straightforward, hassle-free pay.
If you’re ready to bring your Food Technology passion to Medway schools and take your teaching career further, click APPLY NOW — we can’t wait to hear from you!
EMAIL: lillie.warburton
CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)
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