Design Technology Teacher - Food Technology

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	08 Medi 2025
Cyflog:	£31,650 i £49,084 bob blwyddyn
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	08 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad:	SN3
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	Teacheractive Limited
Math o swydd:	Dros dro
Cyfeirnod swydd:	MKFTSWIN-8985

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Design Technology Teacher (Food Technology Specialist)

• Location: Swindon

  
  

• Start Date: September 2025

  
  

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

  
  

  Inspire the next generation of chefs, innovators, and creators in the world of Food Technology.

• Are you a passionate and creative DT teacher with a love for Food Technology?
  
• Do you thrive on motivating students to explore nutrition, cooking, and the science of food?
  
• Are you ready to join a school where both students and staff truly flourish?
  

  If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

  About the School

  We are proud to be recruiting for one of Swindon’s most exceptional secondary schools — known for its strong leadership, supportive culture, and outstanding behaviour. Staff here feel valued, respected, and part of a genuine team, while students benefit from an environment that balances academic excellence with personal growth.

  The DT department is well-resourced and ambitious, and from September 2025, the school is seeking a Design Technology Teacher with a Food Technology specialism to join their thriving team. This is a full-time role until the end of the academic year, with the exciting possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

  The Role

  As a DT Teacher (Food Technology), you’ll inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to develop essential life skills, creativity, and an understanding of nutrition and food science. With excellent facilities and a collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to make Food Technology exciting, engaging, and relevant.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4

    
    

  • Inspire creativity, confidence, and practical skills in every student

    
    

  • Adapt lessons to support and challenge learners of all abilities

    
    

  • Teach the importance of nutrition, health, and food safety

    
    

  • Contribute to extracurricular opportunities such as cookery clubs and competitions

    
    What We’re Looking For

    • QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)

      
      

    • Specialism in Food Technology (preferred)

      
      

    • A passion for food, nutrition, and equipping students with essential skills for life

      
      

    • Strong classroom management, communication, and organisational skills

      
      

    • A commitment to bringing out the very best in every student

      
      What’s in It for You

      • A dedicated consultant available 24/7

        
        

      • Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

        
        

      • Access to CPD and professional development via our My-Progression channel

        
        

      • Competitive pay rates

        
        

      • £100–£200 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)

        
        

      • PAYE payment structure — no hidden costs, no admin fees

        
        

        This is more than just a teaching role — it’s your chance to make a lasting impact in an inspiring school where students are eager, motivated, and ready to succeed.

        • Email: michelle.kelly@teacheractive.com

          
          

        • Call: 0117 223 2200

          
          

          All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
          
          
          
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