Food Technology Teacher – Birmingham
Start Date: September 2026 | Long-Term Opportunity with Potential for Permanent Appointment
Are you an experienced and passionate Food Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Birmingham?
A welcoming and well-established Good-rated secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join their successful Design & Technology department from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated teacher who can inspire students to develop practical culinary skills, nutritional knowledge and a passion for food preparation and hospitality. The school has a supportive senior leadership team, excellent behaviour standards and a strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
The Role
- Teaching Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Planning and delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
- Preparing students for GCSE examinations and coursework requirements.
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing timely feedback.
- Contributing positively to the wider school community.
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety within the department.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is ideally looking for an experienced Food Technology Teacher who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Has experience teaching Food Technology and/or Hospitality & Catering at secondary level.
- Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for their specialism.
- Can build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
- Is committed to raising attainment and delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
The School
- Ofsted-rated Good secondary school.
- Friendly and welcoming working environment.
- Supportive and approachable leadership team.
- Well-resourced Food Technology facilities.
- Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.
- Excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role with the possibility of a permanent contract for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
- Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
- A chance to join a thriving and supportive school community.
Location: Birmingham
Position: Food Technology Teacher
Contract: Long-Term (Potential Permanent Opportunity)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Food Technology Teacher looking for a fantastic opportunity within a supportive Birmingham secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV.
Pay: £140.00-£250.00 per day
Work Location: In person
