Food Technology Teacher

Location: Croydon

Start date: January 2026

Recruitment Partner: Complete Classroom Services

Are you passionate about empowering young women through practical and inspiring food education? We are working in partnership with a forward-thinking all-girls secondary school in the London Borough of Croydon to appoint a Food Technology Teacher on a full-time contract, starting in January 2026.

About the School
Located in Croydon, the school is committed to delivering a dynamic, supportive and aspirational environment where every student is encouraged to succeed. With a strong focus on practical learning, creative thinking and life-skills, the food technology department plays a vital role in fostering resilience, independence and healthy choices in young women.

The Role

* Teach Food Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (and if applicable, support options at Sixth Form) - planning, delivering and assessing lessons that bring food science, nutrition, cookery skills, design and technology together.

* Create engaging, hands-on practical sessions and theory lessons that motivate and challenge students to develop both culinary skills and broader life-skills (such as health, hygiene, sustainability, budgeting, menu planning).

* Contribute to curriculum development: refine schemes of work, introduce new recipes/projects, manage resources, maintain safe and effective practical teaching spaces.

* Encourage extra-curricular opportunities (e.g., cooking clubs, competitions, community food events) that raise the profile of the subject and student engagement.

* Work collaboratively with the department and whole school team to uphold the school's ethos of high expectations, positive behaviour, inclusion and the empowerment of girls.

About You

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, and substantial experience (or readiness) teaching Food Technology/Design & Technology with food specialism in a secondary school.

* Strong subject knowledge in food science, nutrition, practical cookery, food safety and hygiene; comfortable planning both theory and practical lessons.

* Skilled at engaging students in practical learning, with the ability to differentiate and scaffold for a range of abilities to ensure all students succeed.

* Excellent communicator, able to inspire confidence, independence and curiosity in female students; enthusiastic about practical work and its links to real-life contexts.

* A team player willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, including departmental innovation, mentoring, cross-curriculum links and enriching activities.

Why Join?

* A January start—making an immediate impact in your new role.

* Join a school dedicated to girls' achievement, innovation in teaching and practical life-skills.

* Work with Complete Classroom Services for smooth recruitment, detailed support and a clear induction path.

* The chance to shape the food technology curriculum, lead practical, memorable learning experiences and empower young women in achieving their full potential.

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your teaching experience, subject specialism and why you are excited about teaching Food Technology in an all-girls secondary environment to Complete Classroom Services. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps and a school visit