Food Tech Teacher

Protocol Education; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment service is seeking an Unqualified Food Technology Teacher to support students in a welcoming secondary school. This full-time role involves assisting with practical cooking lessons, lesson preparation, and encouraging a passion for Food Technology among pupils. Ideal candidates are friendly, organized, and can engage with students effectively. Training and support are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone eager to step into the teaching profession.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for professional growth

Free Thrive training

Qualifications

• Loves Food Tech and is not afraid of a busy classroom.
• A calm, friendly presence who can build quick rapport with students.
• Willingness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students as they learn practical cooking skills.
• Helping with lesson preparation, from ingredients to equipment.
• Encouraging pupils to learn and enjoy the subject.
• Keeping lessons running safely and smoothly.
• Working closely with the Food Tech teacher and wider DT team.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Experience with young people

Job description

Job Title: Unqualified Food Technology Teacher

Location: Walsall
Contract: Full-time or long-term supply
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 £130 per day (PAYE)

Love being in the kitchen and fancy turning that passion into a classroom career? This could be your moment.

We are working with a welcoming secondary school that is looking for an enthusiastic, hands‑on individual to join their Food Technology department. No teaching qualification yet? No stress. If you are confident leading a group, great with people, and happy to roll up your sleeves, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting students as they learn practical cooking skills
• Helping with lesson preparation, from ingredients to equipment
• Encouraging pupils to learn, experiment and enjoy the subject
• Keeping lessons running safely and smoothly
• Working closely with the Food Tech teacher and wider DT team

What the school is looking for

• Someone who loves Food Tech and isn’t afraid of a busy classroom
• A calm, friendly presence who can build quick rapport with students
• Good organisation, good humour, and good communication
• Experience working with young people is helpful but not essential
• A willingness to learn on the job

Why join through Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Your own consultant who genuinely listens and supports you
• Opportunities to grow your skills, whether you want to teach, support, or specialise

Bonus question: Are you Thrive trained?

If not, we can help you get there with free Thrive training. Schools love it, and it gives you a real edge in the classroom.

If you’re ready to step into a Food Tech room and help students cook up confidence, creativity, and the odd slightly chaotic flapjack, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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