Food Technology & Design Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Food Technology and Design Technology Cover Supervisor to support a secondary school in Portsmouth. This role involves delivering lessons, maintaining student engagement during practical and theory sessions, and ensuring health and safety standards. Applicants should have a passion for practical learning and the necessary qualifications. Competitive pay and full support will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Access to training

Qualifications

• Confidence supervising secondary-aged students.
• Experience in a school environment is helpful but not essential.
• Interest in Food Technology or Design Technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lessons in Food Technology and Design Technology.
• Ensure students remain engaged and focused.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene.

Skills

Supervising secondary-aged students

Enthusiasm for food and design

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Relevant qualifications and training for the role

Job description

Job Summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a Food Technology and Design Technology Cover Supervisor to support a secondary school in Portsmouth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for both practical learning and creative subjects, playing a key role in maintaining engaging lessons and supporting student progress across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑set lessons in both Food Technology and Design Technology in the absence of the class teacher.
• Ensure students remain engaged, focused, and safe during practical and theory sessions.
• Assist with preparing ingredients, materials, tools, and equipment needed for both practical workshops and kitchen‑based lessons.
• Supervise Food Tech and DT classes, keep students motivated, follow lesson plans, and organise required resources for practical activities.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene in the classroom, kitchen, or workshop.
• Support students with hands‑on tasks by offering clear guidance.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide general administrative or departmental support when needed.

Qualifications

• Confidence supervising secondary‑aged students.
• Enthusiasm for food, design, and practical problem‑solving.
• Organised, proactive, and able to adapt confidently to different subject areas.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Experience in a school environment is helpful but not essential.
• Interest or background in Food Technology, catering, Design Technology, engineering, or similar practical subjects is desirable.
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Benefits & Support

• Full support and guidance will be provided.
• Access to a wide range of opportunities in local secondary schools, dedicated support from a specialist consultant, ongoing training such as safeguarding and classroom management.
• Competitive pay, weekly pay, and a pension scheme.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Temporary position with potential to become permanent.
• All registered candidates receive free child protection and prevention duty training.
• All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; full assistance provided.
• Information and support on safeguarding, child protection, and safeguarding checks are available.

Other Information

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