About the Role
TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for a qualified and experienced Food Technology Teacher to work on a full-time, long-term basis in a supportive secondary school in Treorchy. This role offers the potential to become a permanent position, making it ideal for teachers looking for stability and career progression.
Due to our strong partnerships with secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf, the demand for skilled Food Technology and Catering Teachers is higher than ever. We are committed to finding the right role for you, offering guidance and support throughout your placement.
What Does a Food Technology Teacher Do?
A Food Technology Teacher (also known as a Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher) delivers practical and theory-based lessons that equip students with essential life skills, including cooking, nutrition, and food safety.
In this role, you will teach students how to:
Prepare and cook a variety of dishes safely and hygienically
Understand nutrition, healthy eating, and balanced diets
Develop practical kitchen skills and confidence
Plan meals and understand food sourcing and sustainability
Apply knowledge of food science and dietary needs
You will inspire students to develop a lifelong understanding of food, health, and wellbeing, while preparing them for GCSE Food Technology / Catering qualifications (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4).
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging Food Technology and Catering lessons to secondary school students
Teach practical cooking skills alongside food theory and nutrition topics
Plan and prepare interactive, hands-on lessons in line with the curriculum
Ensure a safe and hygienic learning environment in the kitchen/classroom
Assess, monitor, and track student progress
Prepare students for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition exams (KS4)
Maintain strong classroom behaviour management
Support students of varying abilities through differentiated teaching
Requirements
The successful Food Technology Teacher will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – subject specialism not essential
Experience teaching Food Technology, Catering, or Hospitality up to Key Stage 4 (KS4)
Confidence delivering both practical and theory-based lessons
Strong classroom management and organisational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A passion for food education, nutrition, and student development
Why Work with TeacherActive?
TeacherActive is a leading education recruitment agency, working with schools across Wales and the UK to provide high-quality teaching staff.
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms & Conditions apply)
Free CPD courses and certifications via our My-Progression platform
Competitive, market-leading pay rates
Referral scheme – earn up to £100 (Terms & Conditions apply)
All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden admin fees.
Apply Now
If you are a passionate Food Technology Teacher looking for a rewarding role in Treorchy, we would love to hear from you.
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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