Food Technology Teachers

Step Teachers; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading teacher recruitment agency in the UK seeks a qualified Food Technology Teacher for day-to-day supply roles in schools around Plymouth. The ideal candidate will possess QTS, experience in UK secondary schools, and strong classroom management skills. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to impact students positively across various settings. Benefits include access to wellness services and exclusive deals for staff.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and prepare lessons for cooking skills and nutrition.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the classroom.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Organise and supervise practical activities.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching Food Technology

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management skills

Ability to motivate pupils

Flexible approach to teaching

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Food Technology Teacher – Day‑to‑day supply from as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Food Technology Teachers who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Duties as Food Technology Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan and prepare lessons that develop pupils’ cooking skills and understanding of nutrition
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained in the classroom and kitchen
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and positively
• Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback
• Organise and supervise practical activities and coursework
• Adapt quickly to different school environments and routines

Ideal Food Technology Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Food Technology in UK secondary schools
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for practical learning
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire pupils of all abilities
• A flexible and proactive approach to supply teaching
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

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, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. 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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