Location: Leicester City
Salary: £175 - £255 per day (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
Job Type: Long-Term Supply / Sickness Cover
Start Date: New Term Start
Shape Future Skills Through Food Technology
Clarence Recruitment is proud to be working with a vibrant and ambitious secondary school in Leicester City to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher.
This exciting opportunity would suit a passionate educator who can inspire students through practical learning and help them develop valuable life skills, creativity, and an understanding of nutrition and food science. The successful candidate will join a supportive Design & Technology faculty and play a key role in delivering engaging Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher seeking your next challenge, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a forward-thinking school committed to student achievement and staff development.
The Opportunity
As a Food Technology Teacher, you will:
Deliver high-quality Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
Inspire students through practical and theory-based learning experiences.
Develop students' knowledge of nutrition, food preparation, health, and safety.
Plan and deliver creative lessons that engage and challenge learners of all abilities.
Assess student progress effectively and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and academic performance.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Design & Technology curriculum and department initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
We welcome applications from teachers who:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualifications.
Have experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a passion for practical education.
Can motivate and inspire students to achieve their best.
Are committed to delivering outstanding classroom practice.
Possess excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
Are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Experience teaching Food Preparation & Nutrition at GCSE level would be highly advantageous, although not essential.
What the School Can Offer
A long-term teaching opportunity starting from the new term.
Competitive daily rates reflective of experience and qualifications.
Excellent facilities and well-equipped Food Technology classrooms.
A collaborative and supportive Design & Technology department.
Strong leadership and a positive school culture.
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
A school environment that values innovation, creativity, and staff wellbeing.
Why Choose Clarence Recruitment?
Clarence Recruitment has an excellent reputation for connecting high-quality education professionals with schools across Leicester and the East Midlands.
As an independent education specialist, we provide a personalised service, taking the time to understand your career aspirations and matching you with roles that suit your experience, skills, and ambitions.
Your Consultant
Alan has over 15 years' experience recruiting teachers across the East Midlands and is also a qualified teacher (QTS). His extensive local knowledge and understanding of the education sector allow him to provide expert support, honest advice, and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
Apply Now
If you are an energetic and committed Food Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Leicester City, we would love to hear from you. Applications are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be arranged shortly.
If this particular role is not quite right, Clarence Recruitment is working with a wide range of schools across Leicester and the surrounding areas and can discuss alternative teaching opportunities tailored to your requirements.
Safeguarding
Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and satisfy all relevant safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidance
Salary description
£179.00 - £255.00 per day