Food Technology Teacher

Food Technology Teacher – Secondary School (Totton, Southampton)
Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Maternity Cover (until July 2026)
Pay: £165 – £245 per day (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-Time, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Totton area, Southampton

Are you passionate about Food Technology and looking for your next teaching opportunity?
Supply Desk is excited to be working with a welcoming secondary school near Totton, Southampton, who are seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join their team from October 2025. This maternity cover will run until July 2026, teaching across KS3 and KS4.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive Design & Technology department, where creativity, practical learning, and inspiring students are at the heart of everything they do. Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

• Delivering engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Inspiring students to develop essential cooking skills, healthy eating habits, and a genuine love of food.

• Tracking and supporting student progress with constructive feedback.

• Playing an active role in curriculum development and the growth of the department.

• Maintaining high standards for learning, behaviour, and achievement.

• A mixed 11–16 secondary school in the Totton area of Southampton.

• Rated “Good” by Ofsted (2022), praised for its inclusive culture and positive ethos.

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and career development.

• Easily accessible with great transport links.

• A degree in Food Technology, Design & Technology, or a related subject.

• QTS (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification).

• Experience teaching Food Technology at KS3 and KS4.

• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage young learners.

• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine passion for inspiring students through Food Technology.

• Competitive daily pay (£165–£245, depending on experience).

• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities through Supply Desk.

• A warm, supportive school environment where your contribution is valued.

• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.

• Contributory pension scheme.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your CV or contact our team directly on (phone number removed). You can also find out more about us at (url removed).

Refer a Friend: Do you know another teacher or teaching assistant looking for work? Refer them to us and earn up to £150 collectively!