Teacher of Food Technology

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 20 May 2026

Interview dates: Friday 22 May 2026 

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of chefs, nutritionists, and creative thinkers? Do you have the energy and vision to bring Food Technology alive in the classroom? If so, The King Edmund School would love to hear from you!

We are a thriving, secondary school with a vibrant and supportive staff team. We are seeking a dynamic Teacher of Food Technology to join our Design & Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, delivering engaging lessons and helping our students develop vital life skills.

We are also keen to hear from applicants with experience or interest in other DT subjects, including Product Design, Textiles, Engineering, and Graphics. If you have a passion for your subject and the drive to help our students succeed, we want to hear from you!

We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex—a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn’t a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this. 

The Role

To deliver engaging and innovative lessons in Food Technology to students across KS3 and KS4 and to inspire students to develop practical skills, creativity and a passion for food and nutrition. You will contribute to the development of the Design & Technology curriculum including:

• Plan and teach creative, high-quality lessons in Food Technology that motivate and challenge students

• Assess, record, and report on the progress of students

• Create an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular links and enrichment opportunities

• Take a proactive approach to your own professional development and share best practice with the team

• Play an active role in extra-curricular clubs, competitions, and school events related to Food Technology and DT

• Contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting our ethos and values

What We’re Looking For

• A degree, or equivalent experience, with a teaching qualification

• Proven ability to teach outstanding lessons across the 11-18 range, with first class classroom management skills

• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department

• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills

• A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues

• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds

• A clear commitment to improving your own and others’ performance through effective continuous professional development

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your leadership will directly shape our school’s success story.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.  Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.  

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you.  Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application form and submit a copy of your CV. For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our new Headteacher.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.  

To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins – HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.