Food Technology Teacher

Food Technology Teacher

Location: Oldham
Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Long Term Supply
Working Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday)

Are you an experienced Food Technology Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity?

GSL Education Manchester branch are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Oldham from September 2026.

The successful Food Technology Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons to Key Stage 3 students while undertaking planning and marking responsibilities, with allocated time provided within the timetable. In addition to teaching Food Technology, you will be expected to provide general cover when required around your teaching schedule, making this an ideal role for a flexible and committed professional.

Responsibilities of a Food Technology Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons to Key Stage 3 students.
• Prepare practical and theory-based learning activities in line with the national curriculum.
• Undertake planning, preparation, and marking responsibilities.
• Assess, monitor, and record student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and student engagement.
• Support with general cover duties when required around the timetable.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the wider school community.

Requirements of a Food Technology Teacher:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching Food Technology to Key Stage 3 students.
• Strong knowledge of the Food Technology curriculum and practical classroom delivery.
• Be available to work Monday to Friday.
• Be willing to undertake planning and marking responsibilities.
• Confident in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Flexible and willing to provide general classroom cover when required.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Food Technology Teacher” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.