Position: Design Technology and Food Teacher
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 02/11/2026
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: £35,602 (M1) to £54,328 (UPS3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of £54,328 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Contact Name: Danna Crous
Email: (url removed)
About the Role:
Are you a Design Technology and Food Teacher who enjoys helping pupils turn practical ideas into useful skills? At this Hertfordshire school, you will teach engaging lessons that encourage creativity and independent learning. You will also establish clear routines for safe working in classrooms and food technology areas.
As a Design Technology and Food Teacher, you can make a meaningful contribution during an initial six-week placement. You will have the chance to build positive relationships with pupils and staff while supporting progress across both subjects. If purposeful practical teaching appeals to you, Teach Now would love to hear from you.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Experience teaching Design Technology and/or Food Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging Design Technology and Food lessons.
- Demonstrate practical techniques clearly.
- Teach and reinforce safe working practices.
- Encourage creativity and independent learning.
- Assess pupils work and provide useful feedback.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be a Design Technology and Food Teacher who enjoys practical teaching.
- Bring a calm, consistent approach to classroom management.
- Show enthusiasm for both creativity and technical skills.
- Have the flexibility to settle quickly into a new school.
- Be committed to helping pupils make progress.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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Design Technology and Food Teacher in Watford employer: Teach Now
Teach Now is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for its Catering Manager role in a primary school in Essex. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's health and wellbeing, this position provides a rewarding career path in education. Enjoy the benefits of term-time-only hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to a positive dining experience for students.
