Food Technology Teacher

Food Technology Teacher – KS3 & KS4

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,602–£54,328 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until July 2027

Start date: 28 September 2026

Teach Now is recruiting a creative, committed Food Technology Teacher to join a supportive specialist secondary school in Hertfordshire.

Through practical cooking and engaging theory lessons, you will help pupils develop confidence, independence and valuable life skills. Small classes offer the opportunity to personalise learning and build strong relationships with pupils.

About the school

This specialist school supports boys aged 11–16 with a range of learning, social, emotional and mental health needs. Its structured, nurturing approach combines academic and practical learning to help pupils prepare for further education, employment and adult life.

You will teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4, including food preparation, nutrition, healthy eating and Food and Cookery Skills. The timetable includes approximately 22 subject lessons out of 33 weekly periods, alongside general classroom cover as required.

Your responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Develop pupils cooking techniques, food knowledge and safe working habits.

• Adapt activities to individual learning needs, building confidence through achievable challenges.

• Maintain a safe, organised practical classroom, with clear routines for hygiene and equipment use.

• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.

• Support positive behaviour and pupils social and emotional development.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide general classroom cover when required.
What were looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching Food Technology, Food and Nutrition or a related subject.

• Strong practical subject knowledge and confidence teaching KS3 and KS4.

• A patient, resilient approach with effective classroom and behaviour management.

• The ability to make learning accessible for pupils with varied needs.

• A commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupil wellbeing.
Experience in a SEND or SEMH setting is advantageous. Mainstream teachers keen to develop their practice in specialist education are also encouraged to apply.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance