Food Technology & Textiles Teacher - Maternity Cover

Start Date: January 2027 Contract: Maternity Cover – January 2027 to January 2028 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Are you a passionate Food Technology & Textiles teacher looking for an exciting opportunity…

Pay rate £170 – £240/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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About this job

Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Maternity Cover – January 2027 to January 2028
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate Food Technology & Textiles teacher looking for an exciting opportunity from January 2027?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a successful mixed secondary school in the Ascot area for a teacher to join their Design & Technology department on a maternity cover basis, running from January 2027 until January 2028.

The Role

You will be teaching Food Technology and Textiles across GCSE level, inspiring students to develop their practical skills, creativity and understanding of the subject. You will join a supportive department within a welcoming secondary school that is committed to providing an engaging and high-quality learning experience for its students.

We are looking for someone who:

Has QTS and relevant teaching experience
Has experience teaching Food Technology and Textiles, ideally to GCSE
Is passionate about practical, creative subjects
Can plan and deliver engaging lessons
Has strong classroom management skills
Works well as part of a supportive department
Is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for students
Why apply?

January 2027 start
Maternity cover until January 2028
Excellent Ascot location
‍ Supportive Design & Technology department
GCSE teaching opportunity
Opportunity to secure a substantial long-term placement
If you’re a Food Technology & Textiles teacher looking for your next opportunity and would like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or get in touch for further information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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