Technology Teacher (Food Technology) – Secondary School, Birmingham

Technology Teacher (Food Technology) – Secondary School, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Full-time (Term Time Only)
Contract: Maternity Cover
Start Date: September 2026 (Start of the Academic Year)

The Role

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Technology Teacher, with the ability to teach Food Technology, to join their team from September 2026.

This is a maternity cover position, offering the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with well-established departments and excellent facilities. The school has a strong focus on delivering engaging, practical learning experiences and maintaining high standards across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Technology lessons, including Food Technology, across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan engaging and practical lessons that inspire students and develop key skills
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback
• Maintain a safe and organised classroom environment, particularly within practical settings
• Contribute to departmental planning and collaborative teaching practices
• Support students of varying abilities to achieve their full potential

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Technology, with the ability to teach Food Technology
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence in delivering practical lessons
• Good classroom management skills and the ability to engage learners
• A proactive and positive approach to teaching and learning
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

What the School Offers

• A friendly and welcoming school environment
• Supportive leadership and experienced staff team
• Well-equipped Technology and Food classrooms
• A collaborative and positive working culture
• A structured and supportive maternity cover role

How to Apply

If you are a committed Technology Teacher with experience in Food Technology and are looking for a rewarding maternity cover role in a supportive Birmingham secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to secure a September 2026 start.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.