Job Description

Food Technology Teacher – Exeter

Exeter, Devon | Part-Time (0.7) | 6-Week Fixed-Term Cover | Paid to Scale

Employer: Long-term Teachers

Location: Exeter, Devon

Position Type: Part-Time (0.7), Temporary (Fixed-Term Cover)

Start Date: January 2027

Duration: 6 weeks

Experience Required: Previous experience teaching Food Technology or working within a secondary school setting

Desirable Experience: Food Technology specialism, secondary school teaching experience and strong classroom management skills

Long-term Teachers are working with a welcoming secondary school in Exeter to recruit a Food Technology Teacher for a part-time (0.7) fixed-term cover position.

The role is due to start in January 2027 and will run for an initial period of six weeks. The school is looking for someone who can deliver engaging and well-structured Food Technology lessons, supporting students to develop their practical skills and subject knowledge.

The school would ideally like a Food Technology specialist, although applications are also welcome from teachers with strong relevant subject knowledge and experience who can confidently deliver lessons across the secondary age range.

The Role

• Teach Food Technology across the secondary age range.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Support students in developing their practical skills and subject knowledge.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain a well-managed classroom environment.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Build positive relationships with students and maintain high expectations.
• Contribute positively to the wider department.

We're Looking For

• A Food Technology specialist, ideally.
• Strong Food Technology teaching experience or relevant subject knowledge.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience.
• Confidence delivering both practical and theory-based lessons.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for Food Technology and helping students achieve their potential.
• The ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

The Role Offers

• Part-time hours (0.7)
• January 2027 start
• 6-week fixed-term placement
• Paid to scale
• A supportive secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to join an established department and make a positive impact on students' learning.

If you're a Food Technology Teacher looking for a part-time opportunity in Exeter from January, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Long-term Teachers to find out more!

Working with Long-Term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and maintain the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will receive full support and guidance throughout the clearance process from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guaranteed Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay

Safeguarding Statement:

Long-term Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant references.