Food Technology Teacher, Shropshire

  • Location: Shropshire
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £160 per day
  • Start date: 13/04/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Do you love teaching practical skills, encouraging creativity, and turning a classroom into a space full of confidence (and the smell of success)?

We’re looking for a passionate Supply Food Technology Teacher to support secondary schools with high-quality cover. Whether it’s baking basics, nutrition, or practical GCSE prep, this role is perfect for someone who enjoys inspiring students through hands-on learning — without the pressure of full-time planning.

Job Specification

The general role of a Food Technology Teacher is to deliver an innovative and engaging approach to the delivery of the food technology curriculum.

Working usually with colleagues across the DT curriculum, this is a specialist role, which requires catering expertise.

As a Food Technology Teacher you’ll be expected to:

  • Hold QTS status
  • Ensure that the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum are met
  • Encourage literacy and numeracy growth through food technology
  • Evaluate the design and delivery of the Food Technology curriculum, continuously striving to improve all aspects
  • Keep effective assessment records
  • Develop and maintain links with hospitality and catering enterprises
  • Set targets for student achievements.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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