Teaching Personnel is pleased to support a well-established secondary school in Ashford, Kent with the recruitment of a passionate and skilled Food Technology Teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in practical and theoretical aspects of food preparation, nutrition, and design technology.
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The Role:
You will be responsible for delivering engaging Food Technology lessons that develop students’ understanding of food science, culinary skills, health, and nutrition.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver high-quality Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
* Teach practical cooking skills alongside theoretical knowledge of nutrition and food science.
* Monitor and assess student progress regularly.
* Maintain safe and hygienic working environments in practical lessons.
* Contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular activities related to Food Technology.
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Requirements:
* Fully Qualified Teacher (FQT) with UK QTS is essential.
* Degree or relevant qualification in Food Technology, Nutrition, or Design Technology.
* Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.
* Excellent classroom and practical workshop management skills.
* A DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel).
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What We Offer:
* Competitive pay with weekly payments via PAYE.
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
* Access to free CPD and professional development via our CPD Academy.
* Opportunities for long-term or permanent contracts and career progression.
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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.
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