Teacher of Food Technology and Nutition Location: Northampton and Surrounding Areas Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by negotiation) Are you a creative and enthusiastic Food Technology teacher with a passion for inspiring young minds? We are looking for a talented Teacher of Food Technology to join a thriving Design & Technology faculty within a forward-thinking secondary school in the Northampton area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an innovative educator to make a real impact, nurturing students’ practical skills, nutritional awareness, and love of cooking in a well-equipped and supportive environment. About the Role: Deliver engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 an advantage). Support students to develop confidence in culinary skills, healthy eating, and food science. Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities, including clubs and community projects. Work as part of a collaborative and dynamic DT team committed to excellence. What We're Looking For: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. A relevant degree in Food Technology, Hospitality, Nutrition or a related subject. Experience teaching Food Technology in a secondary school setting (ECTs are welcome to apply). A genuine passion for food, creativity, and hands-on learning. Excellent organisational and communication skills. What We Offer: A well-resourced food technology department with modern kitchens and specialist facilities. A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development. A supportive leadership team and a culture of high expectations. Opportunities to lead extracurricular activities and develop your professional profile. Join Us: Whether you’re an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher ready to start your career, this is your chance to shape the future of young learners while doing what you love. Apply Now : Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for teaching Food Technology to Application Deadline : 30th June 2025 All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.