Food Technology Teacher - Creative and Supportive School - Near Verwood - September 2025 Start
Location: Near Verwood, Dorset
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS

A creative and nurturing secondary school near Verwood is looking to appoint a full-time Food Technology Teacher to begin in September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Design & Technology Faculty known for hands-on learning, community involvement, and celebration of student creativity.

About the School
This inclusive school is situated within a close-knit community and prides itself on offering a welcoming, high-achieving environment for staff and students alike. Behaviour is excellent, and there is strong leadership at both departmental and whole-school level. Facilities include specialist food preparation rooms and a new technology wing.

About the Role
As a Food Technology Teacher, you will:

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Teach Food Tech across KS3 and KS4, with a growing GCSE cohort

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Promote healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and food safety

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Develop students' practical cooking skills and understanding of food origins

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Lead food-related clubs and community projects, including holiday cooking courses

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Contribute to DT curriculum enrichment and school showcase evenings

Ideal Candidate

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QTS and a background in Food Technology, Nutrition, or similar

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Strong subject knowledge and a love of food education

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Ability to foster independence and creativity in students

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A team player with strong classroom presence and pastoral commitment