Job Description:

Food Technology Teacher

Job Title: Food Technology Teacher
Location: Leicester
Salary: £179 - £255 per day (MPS/UPS dependent on experience)
Job Type: Ongoing
Start Date: ASAP

Inspire Creativity, Confidence and Lifelong Skills

Clarence Recruitment is delighted to be working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Leicester to recruit a passionate Food Technology Teacher for an immediate start.

This fantastic opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic educator who is committed to delivering engaging and practical Food Technology lessons that encourage students to develop essential culinary skills, nutritional knowledge, creativity, and confidence. The successful candidate will join a supportive Design & Technology department where innovation, student achievement, and high-quality teaching are at the heart of everything they do.

Whether you are an experienced Food Technology specialist or an ECT looking to develop your career, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact in a thriving school environment.

The Role

As a Food Technology Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons that challenge, motivate and support students of all abilities.
• Develop students' practical cooking skills alongside their understanding of nutrition, health and food science.
• Monitor student progress and provide effective feedback to maximise achievement.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students can thrive.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance and academic progress.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Food Technology and wider Design & Technology curriculum.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Experience teaching Food Technology within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for practical learning.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to engage and motivate learners across a range of abilities.
• A commitment to raising standards and helping students achieve their full potential.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and student wellbeing.

What the School Offers

• An immediate start within a supportive and well-established secondary school.
• Competitive daily rates reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Excellent Food Technology facilities and resources.
• A collaborative Design & Technology department.
• Supportive senior leadership committed to staff wellbeing.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students' learning and future aspirations.

Why Work with Clarence Recruitment?

Clarence Recruitment has been successfully placing teachers and support staff into schools across the East Midlands for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with both schools and candidates, ensuring every placement is the right fit.
As an independent education recruitment specialist, we provide a personalised and professional service, supporting you throughout every stage of your teaching career.

Your Consultant

Alan has over 15 years of experience recruiting education professionals across the East Midlands and is also a qualified teacher (QTS). His extensive knowledge of local schools and the education sector ensures candidates receive expert advice, honest guidance and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated Food Technology Teacher looking for an exciting new challenge in Leicester, apply today for immediate consideration.
If this particular role is not quite right, Clarence Recruitment is currently working with a range of schools across Leicester and the East Midlands and would be delighted to discuss other teaching opportunities available.

Safeguarding

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.