Job Description

Food Technology Teacher
Location: West Suffolk
Salary: £146 to £227 per day 
Contract: Long Term
Start: January 2027

About the role

We're recruiting an experienced Food Technology teacher for a fixed-term placement at a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds. This is a specialist role teaching GCSE Food, with responsibility for curriculum delivery, student progress, and NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) marking and planning. You'll be the sole food teacher and will work with strong Head of Faculty support.

As a secondary Food Technology teacher, you'll deliver high-quality GCSE Food teaching, leading pupils through the full qualification pathway. You'll manage coursework and NEA assessments, ensuring pupils develop practical skills, food science knowledge, and the ability to meet GCSE assessment criteria.

Your role as a Food Technology teacher will include:

• Teaching GCSE Food Technology to secondary pupils
• Delivering engaging, practical lessons covering food science, nutrition, and food preparation
• Planning and delivering the Non-Examined Assessment component
• Marking and feedback on NEA work to support pupil progress towards GCSE grades
• Assessing pupil progress and tracking attainment
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Contributing to the school's food technology provision
• Working collaboratively with the Head of Faculty

You'll be responsible for the full GCSE Food cohort, managing the balance between practical cooking skills, food science knowledge, and assessment requirements. The Head of Faculty will provide robust support and mentoring throughout your placement.

About you

You're a qualified secondary Food Technology teacher or secondary teacher with proven GCSE Food experience. You might be an established Food teacher, someone returning to the classroom after time away, or an experienced teacher moving into a food specialist role. You bring:

• QTS qualification (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Strong knowledge of GCSE Food curriculum and assessment
• Experience teaching GCSE Food or equivalent food qualifications
• Understanding of NEA marking and feedback
• Proven classroom management and safeguarding practice
• Reliability and professionalism
• Genuine passion for food technology education

About the school

The secondary school is located in Bury St Edmunds, a vibrant market town in Suffolk. The school has well-resourced food technology facilities and values specialist teaching. The Head of Faculty is supportive and committed to developing strong food provision. It's a school where teaching your subject with depth and rigour is genuinely valued.

What we offer

• Fixed-term placement (2 terms) starting January 2027 with a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds
• Professional support and full school integration
• Strong Head of Faculty support and mentoring
• Well-resourced food technology facilities
• Opportunity to teach your specialist subject with autonomy
• Clear curriculum and assessment framework