🍳 Early Career Teacher (Food Technology) – Join Our Dynamic Team

📍 Location: Staffordshire
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Salary: Competitive, in line with experience
🏫 Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Exciting Opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (Food Technology)

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (Food Technology) looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive and thriving school? We are looking for a passionate Early Career Teacher (Food Technology) to join our Design and Technology Department in Staffordshire. This is an incredible opportunity to develop your teaching skills, inspire students, and contribute to a dynamic school community.

About the School

Our school in Staffordshire is committed to providing a high-quality education to our students in a nurturing, inclusive environment. We believe in fostering academic and personal growth through engaging and creative learning experiences. The Design and Technology Department plays a vital role in this mission, offering students opportunities to develop their practical skills, including in the field of Food Technology.

As an Early Career Teacher (Food Technology), you will be supported in your professional development by experienced colleagues and mentors, helping you become a skilled educator while making a positive impact in the classroom.

The Role

As an Early Career Teacher (Food Technology), you will:

• Teach engaging lessons in food technology to students in Key Stage 3 and 4, covering essential topics such as nutrition, cooking techniques, food safety, and sustainability

• Support student progress by providing constructive feedback and creating a positive and motivating learning environment

• Collaborate with the department to refine and enhance the Food Technology curriculum, ensuring lessons are dynamic, inclusive, and challenging for all students

• Foster students' passion for food technology, encouraging them to engage with practical skills as well as the theoretical aspects of the subject

• Participate in extracurricular activities, such as cooking clubs and food-related events, to further enrich students' learning experiences

• Work closely with your mentor, receiving guidance and support as an Early Career Teacher (Food Technology) to ensure continuous professional growth

• Contribute to the wider school community by taking part in school events and supporting other initiatives that promote the subject of Food Technology

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a dedicated Early Career Teacher (Food Technology) who is eager to develop their teaching career. The ideal candidate will have:

✔️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Food Technology, Home Economics, or a related field
✔️ A passion for food technology and a desire to inspire students to develop both practical and theoretical knowledge in the subject
✔️ A commitment to developing your skills as an Early Career Teacher (Food Technology), with the support of a strong mentorship programme
✔️ Strong communication skills to engage with students, colleagues, and the wider school community
✔️ A proactive and enthusiastic attitude towards contributing to the school’s food technology programme and extracurricular activities

Why Join Us?

• 🌱 Structured Support for Early Career Teachers (Food Technology) – Receive dedicated mentoring and professional development opportunities tailored to your needs

• 🍽️ Modern Facilities – Benefit from well-equipped kitchens and practical spaces to deliver interactive and engaging lessons

• 🤝 Collaborative Department – Work alongside experienced colleagues in the Food Technology department, sharing ideas and best practices

• 📚 Continuous Professional Development – Take advantage of our ongoing training and career progression opportunities as an Early Career Teacher (Food Technology)

• 🧘‍♀️ Work-Life Balance – We prioritise the well-being of our staff and offer a supportive environment to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

• 🌟 Motivated and Enthusiastic Students – Teach a group of engaged students who are eager to develop their knowledge of food technology and related topics

How to Apply

If you are an Early Career Teacher (Food Technology) who is passionate about developing your teaching career in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join our dynamic team in Staffordshire!

📧 To apply, please submit your CV