Food Technology Teacher Job at Randstad (Leeds)

Job Description

This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate Food Technology specialist to take on a full-time, permanent role starting in September 2026. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (including GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition). The role involves taking ownership of a vibrant curriculum that balances practical kitchen mastery with complex scientific theory. Supported by a dedicated Design & Technology technician and standard-setting STEM resources, the educator will have the freedom to innovate, design contemporary schemes of work, and nurture a culture of culinary excellence and impeccable kitchen hygiene. Situated in Leeds, this outstanding school is celebrated for its high academic standards and student-centered ethos.

Job Responsibility

Deliver the Curriculum: Plan, prepare, and execute high-quality Food Technology and Nutrition lessons to pupils across KS3 and KS4
Practical Assessment: Monitor, evaluate, and record student progress in both practical culinary sessions and theoretical exams
Health and Safety Oversight: Maintain strict health, safety, and hygiene standards within the food rooms, ensuring compliance with school and national regulations
Resource Management: Manage ingredients, kitchen workstations, and specialised machinery, coordinating closely with the department technician
Differentiate Learning: Adapt teaching materials to support and challenge pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND and high-attaining students
Behaviour Management: Maintain a productive, focused, and safe classroom climate conducive to practical learning
Form Tutor Duties: Act as a pastoral form tutor, supporting the emotional and academic wellbeing of a dedicated student cohort
Parental Engagement: Provide constructive, regular feedback to parents and guardians via parents' evenings and written reports
Extracurricular Enrichment: Organise extracurricular cooking clubs, competitions, or STEM events to boost profile engagement in the subject
Collaborative Planning: Actively participate in departmental meetings, moderation sessions, and whole-school professional development days

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Holds QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification
Enhanced DBS: A valid Enhanced DBS clearance registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one)
Subject Specialism: A degree or higher diploma in Food Technology, Home Economics, Consumer Science, or a related field
Eligibility to Work: Valid legal entitlement to work full-time in the UK
Culinary Expertise: Outstanding practical cooking skills and deep knowledge of global cuisines, preparation techniques, and presentation
Classroom Management: Proven ability to manage a busy, sharp-object, and high-heat environment safely and calmly
Lesson Designing: Skill in creating structured, innovative lesson plans that balance technical kitchen work with academic theory
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical tasks clearly to young learners
Time Management: Excellent organisational ability to oversee setup, cooking, tasting, and full kitchen cleanup within standard lesson blocks
Data Literacy: Competence in tracking student data and utilising assessment metrics to drive academic intervention

What we offer

A supportive, collaborative working environment
Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development
The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students
Competitive salary and benefits package
A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions)
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