A welcoming secondary school in Darlington, County Durham, is seeking a practical Teacher of Food Technology & Hospitality to join its Design & Technology faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Food Technology and Hospitality play a vital role in this school’s practical curriculum and vocational pathways. The successful applicant will deliver practical culinary skills, food nutrition, hygiene, and catering management lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition / Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality & Catering).
Working alongside dedicated food technicians, you will lead practical cooking sessions, enforce kitchen safety standards, teach nutritional chemistry, and manage practical timed assessments. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
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Teach practical cooking and nutritional science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
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Enforce strict hygiene, food safety (HACCP), and kitchen safety protocols across all practical food preparation rooms
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Guide GCSE and vocational candidates through practical culinary assessments, recipe modifications, and NEA coursework
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Oversee kitchen ingredient ordering, equipment maintenance, and stock rotation safely
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Assess, track, and report on student progress across practical cooking skills and theoretical 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: Darlington, County Durham
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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 equivalent professional qualification in Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or Hospitality
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Food Hygiene & Safety Certification (Level 2 or Level 3) with deep knowledge of kitchen safety protocols
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Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for managing safe, full-class practical culinary sessions
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An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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