A welcoming secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Food Technology & Catering to join its Technology department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Food Technology and Hospitality play a vital practical role within this school’s Key Stage 3 curriculum and Key Stage 4 vocational pathways. The successful applicant will deliver practical food preparation, nutrition, food safety, and hospitality management lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition / Level 1/2 Vocational Hospitality).
Working alongside department technicians, you will lead practical cooking sessions, teach nutritional science, manage food safety compliance, and oversee practical exam assessments. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
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Teach engaging practical cooking and theoretical nutrition lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
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Enforce strict hygiene, food safety (HACCP), and kitchen safety standards across all food practical rooms
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Guide GCSE and vocational pupils through practical culinary exams, nutritional analysis, and non-exam assessments (NEA)
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Manage kitchen inventories, ingredient ordering, specialized catering equipment, and storage facilities
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Assess, track, and report on student progress across practical skills assessments and written examinations
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Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development
Role Overview & Specifications
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Start Date: January
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Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
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Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent
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Key Curriculum: AQA / Eduqas / Pearson Food & Hospitality
Candidate Requirements
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
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Honors degree or professional qualification in Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Home Economics
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Food Hygiene & Safety Certification (Level 2 or Level 3) and deep knowledge of nutritional science
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Proven ability to manage full-class practical cooking sessions safely and efficiently
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An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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