Food Technology Teacher - Long-Term Placement (Full Time) - Bristol (September Start) Location : Bristol Start date : September Contract : Long-term placement Working pattern : Full time (Monday to Friday) Pay : Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) Food Technology Teacher | Bristol Inspire creativity, build practical life skills, and help pupils develop confidence in the kitchen-within a stable, long-term role from September. This long-term placement offers consistency, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to deliver engaging Food Technology lessons in a welcoming secondary school in Bristol. You'll help establish strong routines, promote safe working practices, and support pupils' progress from the start of the academic year. Role Overview We are seeking a Food Technology Teacher for a long-term, full-time placement in a secondary school in Bristol from September. You will deliver well-structured theory and practical lessons that develop pupils' knowledge of nutrition, food science, and cooking techniques, supporting learners across KS3 and KS4. This role suits a qualified teacher looking for a consistent timetable, an ECT seeking strong long-term experience, or an experienced practitioner who enjoys hands-on teaching and building pupils' independence over time. Core Responsibilities Plan and deliver high-quality Food Technology lessons aligned with the curriculum * Teach across KS3 and KS4, balancing theory (nutrition/food science) with practical cooking skills * Prepare practical sessions, organise ingredients/equipment, and manage safe, purposeful kitchens * Promote excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and allergy awareness (including allergens and dietary needs) * Carry out risk assessments and ensure pupils follow safe working routines at all times * Assess learning, provide feedback, and contribute to tracking/reporting where required * Maintain positive behaviour and consistent classroom routines in line with school policies * Work collaboratively with the Design & Technology team and follow safeguarding procedures Required Skills & Behaviours Confident subject knowledge in Food Technology, nutrition, and practical cooking methods * Strong classroom and practical-session management, with a calm, consistent approach * Ability to demonstrate techniques clearly and adapt tasks for a range of abilities * Organised and proactive-able to plan ahead for ingredients, equipment, and room set-up * High standards around hygiene, safety, and routines * Effective communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset Qualifications & Experience Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK (or equivalent recognised teaching qualification) * Experience teaching Food Technology (or DT with a Food specialism) in a secondary setting, ideally across KS3 and KS4 * Strong understanding of safeguarding requirements and responsibilities * Good working knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen awareness in school settings * Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: GCA Approved Supplier opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.