Food Technology Teacher - Secondary School, Chelmsford Location: Chelmsford Start Date: April 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term or Permanent Salary: Competitive daily rate / MPS-UPS (dependent on experience) Are you passionate about Food Technology, nutrition, and practical learning ? Do you want to inspire students with lessons that develop creativity, independence, and real-world skills? We are partnering with a secondary school in Chelmsford seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join their team from April 2026. This role is open to full-time or part-time candidates, making it a great opportunity for experienced teachers or ECTs to deliver engaging, practical lessons in a supportive department. The Role: Plan and deliver Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4 Teach practical cooking skills, nutrition, food science, and health & safety Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safe working practices Assess, track, and support student progress Create a positive, inclusive, and well-organised classroom environment Work collaboratively with departmental staff and wider school teams The Ideal Candidate: Holds QTS or is working towards Qualified Teacher Status Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology or a related field Confident managing practical lessons in a busy classroom environment Organised, with excellent classroom management skills Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to student progress Previous experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level is advantageous What's on Offer: Full-time opportunities with potential for a permanent role Competitive pay, paid weekly, with pay-to-scale options where applicable Supportive and well-resourced school environment Free access to CPD-accredited courses via The National College Ongoing guidance from an experienced education recruitment team A rewarding role helping students develop essential life skills If you are ready to inspire students through Food Technology and are available to start April 2026, we would love to hear from you.