Food Technology Teacher
Key Details
1. Position: Design Technology Teacher – Food Technology / Resistant Materials specialism
2. Location: Ofsted-rated Good secondary school, Dudley
3. Start Date: September 2026
4. Contract: Full-time, long-term
5. Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome
6. Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
7. Curriculum: Eduqas Level 1 & 2 Hospitality & Catering
The Role
An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Dudley is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher with a specialism in Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials to join their department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The role involves teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, with a focus on delivering engaging practical lessons in Food Technology and supporting the Eduqas Level 1 & 2 Hospitality & Catering curriculum. The ability to contribute to Resistant Materials lessons would also be highly beneficial.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering practical and theory lessons, maintaining safe workshop and kitchen environments, assessing student progress, and supporting pupils in developing creativity, technical skills, and confidence.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:
8. Hold QTS (ECTs welcome to apply)
9. Have experience teaching Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials at secondary level
10. Be confident delivering Hospitality & Catering qualifications at KS4
11. Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills
12. Be passionate about practical learning and student engagement
The School
The school is an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Dudley with supportive leadership and a well-equipped Design Technology department. Staff benefit from clear behaviour systems, collaborative planning, and a positive working environment focused on high-quality teaching and learning.
This is a great opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher seeking a full-time long-term role in Dudley starting September 2026, offering a supportive school environment and the opportunity to teach engaging vocational and practical subjects.
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.