Food Technology Teacher

Posted 05 March 2026
Salary £40317 - £52300 per annum
LocationSouthwark
Job type Permanent
Discipline Teachers & ECT's
ReferenceV-116592

Job description

Food Technology Teacher | Southwark | September Start

Are you a Food Technology Teacher looking for a new role from September?

A well-regarded secondary school in Southwark is seeking a Food Technology Teacher to join their Design & Technology department from September. This role would suit an ECT or an experienced teacher who enjoys delivering practical lessons and helping pupils develop key life skills through cooking and nutrition.

You will be teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to contribute to the wider DT curriculum. The department is organised and supportive, with well-equipped facilities and clear systems in place.

Food Technology Teacher – Key Responsibilities:
• Teach Food Technology across KS3–KS4
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based lessons
• Promote safe working practices in the kitchen environment
• Prepare pupils for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
• Contribute to curriculum planning and assessment

Person Specification:
• QTS and a degree in Food Technology, Nutrition or a related subject
• Strong subject knowledge and confident classroom practice
• Experience delivering practical lessons safely and effectively
• Clear and consistent behaviour management

Why Apply?
• Well-equipped kitchens and practical teaching spaces
• Supportive DT department
• Good behaviour and clear school systems
• Ongoing CPD and opportunities for progression

Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London)
Start Date: September
Location: Southwark

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent teaching roles. If this Food Technology Teacher role in Southwark is of interest, please apply today or visit our website by searching Ribbons & Reeves.

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