Catering Teacher

Step Teachers; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a full-time Catering Teacher in Lowestoft to deliver engaging lessons focused on food preparation and kitchen safety. This role requires a Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent, and strong knowledge in catering and food technology. Responsibilities include planning practical lessons and managing classroom behavior. The position offers a supportive school environment with a commitment to safeguarding children. Salary is weekly based on experience, and the successful candidate will undergo safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant teaching experience in catering or food technology.
• Strong subject knowledge in catering, food preparation, or hospitality.
• Experience delivering practical lessons in a school or training environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based catering lessons.
• Teach key skills in food hygiene, nutrition, and safe kitchen practices.
• Manage classroom and kitchen behavior, ensuring compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Food hygiene

Nutrition

Classroom management

Practical lesson delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Catering Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from as soon as possible

This full-time Catering Teacher role offers the opportunity to join a supportive secondary school setting with a strong focus on practical learning and pupil engagement. The Catering Teacher will deliver structured and engaging lessons that develop pupils’ practical skills, confidence, and understanding of food preparation, nutrition, and kitchen safety within a well-organised learning environment.

Duties as Catering Teacher:

• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based catering and food preparation lessons
• Teach pupils key skills in food hygiene, nutrition, and safe kitchen practices
• Create an engaging and structured learning environment during practical sessions
• Manage classroom and kitchen behaviour effectively, ensuring health and safety compliance
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
• Prepare, organise, and maintain resources and equipment for practical lessons
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum delivery
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal Catering Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, or relevant teaching experience in catering or food technology
• Strong subject knowledge in catering, food preparation, or hospitality
• Experience delivering practical lessons in a school or training environment
• Confident classroom and practical session management skills
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils of varying abilities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Your salary, dependent on experience, is paid weekly through PAYE.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.