Teacher of Food Technology
Posted Today by Tradewind Recruitment
£56,514 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Croydon, London
Summary: The role of Teacher of Food Technology at a prestigious school in Croydon involves delivering high-quality education to students from Year 7 to A Level. The successful candidate will be passionate about Food Technology, possess excellent subject knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative teaching environment. The position offers opportunities for professional development and participation in a well-respected department with a history of strong examination results. The school emphasizes creativity in lesson planning and a commitment to pastoral care and Christian ethos.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Food Technology from Year 7 to A Level.
- Develop engaging and innovative lessons that cater to all pupils.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and resources.
- Contribute to the department's focus on mixed ability teaching.
- Participate in extra-curricular activities and school visits related to Food Technology.
- Support the school's pastoral care and Christian ethos.
Key Skills:
- Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology.
- Commitment to high-quality teaching and student attainment.
- Creativity in lesson planning and curriculum development.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Experience in teaching mixed ability groups.
Salary (Rate): £56,514/year
City: Croydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Education
Teacher of Food Technology
Croydon
January 2026
Permanent
MPS/UPS including Outer London Allowance
Tradewind Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a prestigious Croydon based school in their recruitment of a Food Technology teacher to start in January 2026. The school are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Food Technology teacher with a passion for their subject and a commitment to high quality teaching. Excellent subject knowledge and commitment to continually develop it. Each member of the department is seen as an integral part of the team, working together sharing ideas and developing resources cohesively. The successful candidate will have the capacity to bring innovative ideas to the classroom and show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching.
Opportunity to teach from Year 7 to A Level in Food Technology
Use creativity to develop rich and exciting lessons to cater for all pupils
Join a highly successful and committed team with excellent results
Work alongside knowledgeable and experienced colleagues
Be part of a school that has been in Croydon for over 300 years, with strong traditions and wide-ranging extra-curricular activities
Develop professionally and personally in a secure, but lively atmosphere
Model the school's pastoral care and their Christian ethos
The Food Technology Department is a strong department that is well respected within the school. The department believe in mixed ability teaching at all levels from KS3 up to KS5. They have a history of strong examination results at GCSE and A Level in Food Technology. For the past three years, the Department has been focusing on developing an innovative KS3 curriculum that prepares pupils for the demands of the strengthened GCSE and broadens their understanding, and enjoyment of Food Technology. To further enrich pupil's experience of Food Technology, the school offer a variety of visits and extra-curricular clubs. The school prides itself on working together as a team, planning collaboratively and supporting each other in every aspect of day-to-day teaching and learning.