Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher

Step Teachers; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational agency as a Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher! This role offers the chance to inspire students through practical cookery lessons and nutritional education across Key Stages 3 and 4. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and engage in extracurricular activities, fostering a love for healthy eating and lifelong skills. With a supportive team and a commitment to teacher welfare, this position promises a rewarding career in a dynamic educational environment. Start your journey in September 2025 and make a lasting impact on young minds!

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

£100 Amazon voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Relevant degree in Food or Nutrition is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Food Preparation and Nutrition.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic learning environment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Nutrition

Teaching Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Practical Cookery Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Food, Nutrition, or related subject

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher to join a Design and Technology faculty. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition. You will inspire students to develop their practical cookery skills, nutritional knowledge, and understanding of food science and healthy living. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons in Food Preparation and Nutrition

• Plan and assess in line with national curriculum and GCSE specifications

• Maintain a safe and hygienic learning environment, including food safety compliance

• Inspire students to explore cultural, social, and scientific aspects of food

• Contribute to curriculum development and extra-curricular opportunities such as cookery clubs or school events

• Work collaboratively with the DT team and wider school community

Ideal Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• A relevant degree or specialism in Food, Nutrition, or a related subject

• Experience teaching Food Preparation and Nutrition at secondary level

• Up-to-date knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene regulations in food education

• Strong practical skills and the ability to deliver hands-on, engaging lessons

• A passion for promoting healthy eating and lifelong food skills as a Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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