Design Technology and Food Teacher

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)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

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

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• 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.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance