Food Technology Teacher – Secondary School | September 2026 Start
Location: Wells
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and creative Food Technology Teacher to join a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Wells. This long-term role, starting in September 2026, is ideal for a teacher who is committed to inspiring students and developing their knowledge of nutrition, food preparation, and healthy living.
The school is part of a large, successful multi-academy trust with a strong Ofsted rating, offering excellent support, resources, and opportunities for career development.
Why This School & Trust?
- Part of a large, high-performing MAT with a strong Ofsted track record
- Excellent support network and shared resources across the trust
- A well-resourced Design & Technology department with dedicated Food facilities
- A collaborative and supportive staff team
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for success
- A positive, inclusive school culture focused on achievement and wellbeing
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development
About the Role
You will be delivering engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop essential life skills, independence, and an understanding of nutrition and healthy eating. The school supports hands-on, creative learning and encourages students to take pride in their work.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4 (up to GCSE level)
- Plan and deliver high-quality, practical and engaging lessons
- Support students in developing cooking skills, food knowledge, and safety awareness
- Contribute to curriculum planning and department development
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and student progress
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology / Hospitality & Catering
- Experience teaching up to GCSE level
- Excellent classroom and practical lesson management skills
- A passion for food, nutrition, and student development
- A proactive and collaborative approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
