Teacher of Food Technology

Middlesbrough
September 2026 Start
⏰ Full-Time
Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)

Protocol Education are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Food Technology to join a successful secondary school in Middlesbrough from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator with strong GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition experience who can inspire students through engaging practical and theory-based lessons.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Food Technology/Food Preparation and Nutrition across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver high-quality lessons that develop students' practical cooking skills and theoretical understanding.
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE examinations.
• Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment within the food technology department.
• Monitor progress and provide targeted support to help students achieve their potential.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Has experience teaching Food Technology and GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Is passionate about developing students' knowledge of nutrition, food science and practical cookery skills.
• Can motivate and inspire learners of all abilities.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills.

What We Offer

• A full-time role starting in September 2026.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Protocol Education consultant.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming school community.

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated Food Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Middlesbrough, we'd love to hear from you.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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