Food Technology Teacher
 
Key Details

• Position: Design Technology Teacher – Food Technology / Resistant Materials specialism
• Location: Ofsted-rated Good secondary school, Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Curriculum: Food Preparation & Nutrition

 
The Role
An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher with a specialism in Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials to join their department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and practical lessons across KS3 and KS4, with a particular focus on Food Preparation & Nutrition. You will support students in developing a range of culinary, nutritional, and technical skills while encouraging creativity, independence, and confidence in practical learning environments.
The role will involve planning and delivering lessons, preparing students for coursework and assessments, monitoring progress, and maintaining safe and organised teaching spaces in line with health and safety requirements. You will play a key role in helping students understand the importance of nutrition, food science, and practical application within the curriculum.
 
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS; ECTs are welcome to apply
• Have experience teaching Design Technology at secondary level
• Be confident delivering Food Preparation & Nutrition across KS3 and KS4
• Ideally have experience teaching Resistant Materials, although this is not essential
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Be passionate about practical learning and committed to raising student achievement

 
The School
The school is an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham with a supportive leadership team and a well-equipped Design Technology department. Staff benefit from collaborative planning, clear behaviour systems, and a positive working environment where professional development and high-quality teaching are highly valued.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering the chance to work within a supportive school community and inspire students through engaging and practical learning experiences.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.