Food & Nutrition Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover)

Teaching Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Food & Nutrition Teacher for a maternity cover role starting in September 2025. This exciting opportunity involves delivering engaging lessons to secondary students, planning and assessing student work, and contributing to the school's extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will hold UK QTS and have a strong commitment to student achievement. Join a supportive and collaborative environment with excellent resources and opportunities for professional development. If you are eager to inspire the next generation, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Excellent facilities and resources

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food & Nutrition at KS3 and KS4 level.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Food & Nutrition lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Plan, prepare, and assess student work in line with national curriculum.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Curriculum Planning

Food & Nutrition Knowledge

Education

UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Food & Nutrition Teacher – Maternity Leave Cover
Location: Brooklands, Milton Keynes
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Please note: our client does not offer sponsorship.

Are you a passionate Food & Nutrition Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of learners?

We are working in partnership with our client, a successful and high-achieving academy school based in Brooklands, Milton Keynes, to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Food & Nutrition Teacher for a maternity leave cover position starting in September 2025.

The Role:

1. Deliver engaging and high-quality Food & Nutrition lessons to KS3 and KS4 students
2. Plan, prepare, and assess student work in line with national curriculum standards
3. Support student progress and development in a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
4. Contribute to the wider life of the school through extracurricular activities and departmental collaboration

The Ideal Candidate Will:

1. Hold UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
2. Have experience teaching Food & Nutrition at secondary level (KS3 and KS4)
3. Be passionate about their subject and committed to supporting student achievement
4. Demonstrate excellent classroom management and strong communication skills
5. Be available for a full-time maternity cover from September 2025

What Our Client Offers:

1. A supportive and collaborative working environment
2. Excellent facilities and resources within a modern, forward-thinking school
3. Opportunities for professional development