Food Technology Teacher + TLRs

EdEx – Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Food Technology Teacher + TLRs | Highly Respected School | Hackney | September 2025

A 'Good' graded school in the heart of Hackney are looking for a compassionate, ambitious and well-rounded Food Technology Teacher for a September 2025 start. This is a permanent, school-based contract, not a supply or short-term position. There are potential TLR opportunities for ambitious or experienced Food Technology Teacher too! There is scope to take on the HoD for Food Tech for an ambitious middle leader too. There is Art, Textiles and Food Tech taught across Years 7-9. In Year 9 onwards there is Food, Textiles and Art too.

We have worked with this Hackney secondary school for a couple of years, placing Teaching Assistants, Teachers and Back Office staff with them. They have a super low turnover of staff and strong and supportive SLT, James at EdEx can give you plenty of information on the school if you're interested!

Key highlights of this school & Food Technology Teacher vacancy:

• Entitlement to a paid wellbeing day
• Early finish on Friday for professional development and research
• Collaborative professional partnerships as part of a local Teaching Alliance
• Access to employee support scheme
• Opportunities for flexible working where possible
• Access to quality online CPD

The Headteacher is looking for an ambitious Food Technology Teacher with a hard-working attitude who can contribute to the running of the Food Technology department with their ideas and own research. The school has around 1000 students and boasts incredible facilities, great career progression, CPD and excellent student behaviour. The school is renowned for their supportive SLT, and impressive Progress 8 results across all subjects and impressive KS5 results leading on to Oxbridge placements. This is an exciting time for a Food Technology Teacher join the school.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Food Technology Teacher

• Food Technology Teacher
• Inspiring and motivating the younger generation
• Working alongside a team of fantastic Food Technology
• September 2025 - Full Time & Permanent school-based contract
• MPS1 - UPS3 Inner London + TLRs (Size dependent on experience)
• Located in the Borough of Hackney

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Food Technology Teacher

• Must have UK QTS or be in the process of gaining
• Strong academics across the board - Degree, A Levels and GCSEs
• Must be meeting the 8 Teaching Standards to a 'Good or Outstanding' level
• Strong Food Technology Teacher with good subject knowledge
• Must be willing to listen to feedback

SCHOOL DETAILS - Food Technology Teacher

• Graded 'Good' in latest Ofsted report
• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Modern & creative facilities throughout
• Impeccable behaviour throughout the school
• Plenty of additional support in class from graduate Teaching Assistants
• Effective PPA allocation to allow for a better work/life balance
• Touch screen Chromebooks with G Suite education embedded throughout
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as childcare salary sacrifice scheme and cycle scheme
• Free onsite Parking
• An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising

If you are interested in this Food Technology Teacher opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately.

Apply for this Food Technology Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to James at EdEx. You will be contacted within 12hrs if shortlisted.