Position: Food Technology Teacher
Location: Manchester
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Food Technology Teacher - Good Secondary School in Manchester

A Good Secondary School in Manchester is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and practical Food Technology Teacher to join its established Design & Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative educator to inspire students through practical learning while developing their understanding of nutrition, food science, preparation, and healthy living.

The school has created a positive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and practical skills. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, collaborative colleagues, and opportunities to develop professionally.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will deliver Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to contribute to KS5 provision where appropriate. You will plan engaging lessons that combine theoretical understanding with practical application, helping students develop confidence in food preparation and an appreciation of nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

You will be expected to maintain high standards of behaviour and safety while creating lessons that allow students to experiment, evaluate, and develop their own ideas.

Working alongside colleagues within Design & Technology, you will contribute to curriculum planning and enrichment opportunities, helping to raise the profile of practical subjects across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 where appropriate

• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Develop students' knowledge of nutrition, food science, and preparation

• Prepare students for relevant GCSE examinations

• Assess student work and monitor progress effectively

• Maintain excellent health and safety standards in specialist classrooms

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support extracurricular activities and practical enrichment

• Encourage creativity, independence, and critical evaluation

What the School Offers

This Good Secondary School in Manchester provides a welcoming and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. The school values practical and creative subjects and recognises the important role they play in developing well-rounded young people.

The Design & Technology department is collaborative and committed to delivering a broad curriculum. Teachers are supported by experienced colleagues and a leadership team that places emphasis on professional development and effective teaching.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Food Technology or a closely related subject

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and food science

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Excellent classroom management skills

• Strong communication and organisational abilities

• Commitment to safe working practices

Desirable

• Experience teaching GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

• Ability to contribute to KS5 teaching

• Experience using specialist food technology equipment

• Previous experience within a secondary school environment

• A passion for practical education and developing students' creativity

How to Apply

To be considered for this Food Technology Teacher position at a Good Secondary School in Manchester, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.