Food Tech & Catering Teacher (KS3-4) – Oldham, Full-Time

Marchant Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming secondary school in Oldham, Greater Manchester, to recruit a dedicated Teacher of Food Technology & Catering on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

The role involves leading practical cooking sessions, teaching nutrition, ensuring HACCP compliance, and guiding GCSE and vocational exams while also fulfilling pastoral duties as a Form Tutor. A timely start in January is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
• Honors degree or professional qualification in Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Home Economics
• Food Hygiene & Safety Certification (Level 2 or Level 3)
• Proven ability to manage full-class practical cooking sessions safely and efficiently
• Active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Teach practical cooking and theoretical nutrition lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Enforce strict hygiene, food safety (HACCP), and kitchen safety standards across all food practical rooms
• Guide GCSE and vocational pupils through practical culinary exams, nutritional analysis, and non-exam assessments (NEA)
• Manage kitchen inventories, ingredient ordering, specialized catering equipment, and storage facilities
• Assess, track, and report on student progress across practical skills assessments and written examinations
• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development

Skills

Practical cooking sessions

Nutritional science

Food safety & HACCP

Education

QTS / QTLS or PGCE / SCITT

Honors degree in Food Technology / Culinary Arts / Hospitality / Home Economics

Food Hygiene Certification (Level 2 or Level 3)

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming secondary school in Oldham, Greater Manchester, to recruit a dedicated Teacher of Food Technology & Catering on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

The role involves leading practical cooking sessions, teaching nutrition, ensuring HACCP compliance, and guiding GCSE and vocational exams while also fulfilling pastoral duties as a Form Tutor. A timely start in January is anticipated.