Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Full-time or part-time, permanent
Start Date: 04/01/2027
Salary: £35,602–£54,328 per annum (London Fringe M1–U3)
Salary depends on experience and pay scale position. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
About the Role
Teach Now is seeking an experienced Food Technology Teacher to join a Hertfordshire secondary school, teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.
You will deliver engaging practical and theory lessons that combine confident cookery skills with food science, nutrition and healthy decision-making. A key part of the role is preparing pupils for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, including practical assessments and examinations.
Your teaching will cover food hygiene, allergen awareness, nutrition, food science and safe kitchen practice. You will demonstrate techniques, supervise practical work and use assessment and feedback to help pupils make clear progress.
This role would suit a Food Technology Teacher who enjoys balancing creative, hands-on learning with purposeful GCSE preparation and high standards of safety.
Key Responsibilities
Teach Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Prepare pupils for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition assessments and examinations.
Plan practical and theory lessons for pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
Demonstrate cookery techniques and supervise practical kitchen work safely.
Teach nutrition, food science, food hygiene and allergen awareness.
Assess progress and provide clear, constructive feedback.
Maintain safe, organised and hygienic routines during practical lessons.
Contribute to departmental planning and wider pupil attainment.
Requirements
Previous experience teaching GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition.
A recognised teaching qualification, with QTS preferred.
Experience preparing pupils for GCSE examinations and practical assessments.
Strong knowledge of GCSE specifications, nutrition and food science.
Confident practical cookery skills and experience supervising kitchen-based lessons.
Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen management.
Strong classroom management and clear communication skills.
The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.
Why work via Teach-Now?
Teach-Now is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff.
Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
A refer a friend scheme paying £150 for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), meaning equal pay to a permanent employee.
Access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process
Apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. Applicants must hold the appropriate teaching qualifications and training.
If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. We will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance
Salary description
£35602.00 - £54328.00 per year