Food Technology Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency in St Helens is seeking a qualified Food Technology Teacher for a short-term supply role starting in January. The ideal candidate should have experience teaching KS3 and KS4, alongside strong classroom management skills and a passion for practical learning. This role offers competitive daily pay up to £223.56 within a supportive school environment, and various opportunities for professional growth. Apply now for this exciting teaching opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Access to long‑term and short‑term supply roles

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Food Technology Teacher required for a short-term supply role.
• Experience teaching across KS3 and KS4 Food Technology essential.
• Strong classroom management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging practical lessons.
• Ensure a safe and well-managed classroom.

Skills

Strong classroom management skills

Passion for practical learning

Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Food Technology

Education

Qualified Food Technology Teacher (QTS or equivalent)

Job description

Food Technology Teacher - Supply Role (Secondary School, St Helens)
Start Date: January | Short-Term Supply Until February Half-Term
Pay: Up to £223.56 per day (dependent on experience)

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a high-performing secondary school in St Helens to recruit a passionate and dedicated Food Technology Teacher for a short-term supply teaching role starting in January, initially covering an absence until February half‑term.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Food Technology Teacher or Design & Technology Teacher (Food Specialism) looking for a flexible supply role within a supportive and well-structured secondary setting.

About the School

The school is a values-driven secondary school with a strong focus on high expectations, inclusion and aspiration. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils are supported both academically and personally. Behaviour is well-managed, leadership is visible and supportive, and teaching staff are encouraged to deliver engaging, practical lessons that inspire students to achieve their best.

The Role

• Teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Planning and delivering engaging, practical Food Tech lessons
• Ensuring a safe and well‑managed classroom environment
• Short‑term supply cover with clear schemes of work in place
• Working within a supportive department and wider school team

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Food Technology Teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Food Technology
• Strong classroom management skills
• Passion for practical learning and student engagement
• Available from January for short‑term supply work

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates of pay – up to £223.56 per day
• Access to long‑term and short‑term supply teaching roles
• Dedicated consultant support from a specialist secondary team
• Free CPD and training opportunities via our exclusive National College partnership
• A trusted education recruitment agency with strong local partnerships

If you are a Food Technology Teacher in St Helens, a secondary supply teacher, or a DT Teacher with a Food specialism looking for a January start, we would love to hear from you.

Contact

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