Teacher of Food & Nutrition

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on teacher scale

Professional development opportunities

Support from Teaching Personnel Wales

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a mainstream secondary school in Cardiff to recruit a Food Technology Teacher for a full-time, long-term post starting ASAP. The role involves delivering engaging Food Technology lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4, planning practical sessions, and assessing progress.

Ideal candidates will have QTS and EWC registration, be skilled in practical cooking and nutrition, and able to differentiate for mixed abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or eligible.
• Experience teaching Food Technology in a secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Food Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons.
• Teaching pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Preparing practical lessons and ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Assessing and tracking pupil progress.
• Differentiating lessons to support varying abilities.
• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour.
• Preparing pupils for WJEC specifications where required.
• Collaborating with the Design and Technology department.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Differentiation

Practical demonstrations

Education

QTS or equivalent

EWC registration

Job description

Location: Cardiff
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term (minimum 1 full term)
Pay: To Scale
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you a passionate and creative Teacher of Food Technology looking for your next teaching opportunity in Cardiff?

Teaching Personnel is currently working in partnership with a mainstream secondary school in Cardiff that is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Food Technology Teacher to join its Design and Technology department on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Food Technology Teacher, Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher, Design and Technology Teacher or Secondary Teacher looking to secure a rewarding role within a supportive Cardiff secondary school.

As the successful Teacher of Food Technology, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and practical Food Technology lessons across the secondary age range. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the Curriculum for Wales, helping pupils develop their practical cooking skills, knowledge of nutrition, food preparation and healthy eating.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Food Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons
• Teaching pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Preparing practical lessons and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress
• Differentiating lessons to support pupils of varying abilities
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies
• Preparing pupils for relevant qualifications and assessments, including WJEC specifications where required
• Working collaboratively with the wider Design and Technology department
• Contributing positively to the wider school community

To be considered for this Food Technology Teacher job in Cardiff, applicants should ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or eligibility to obtain registration
• Experience teaching Food Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition or Design and Technology within a secondary school
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for practical learning
• Knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• A commitment to raising attainment and supporting pupil development

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers who have relevant Food Technology teaching experience.

This role offers:

• Pay to your point on the Teacher Pay Scale
• A full-time, long-term teaching opportunity
• An ASAP start
• The opportunity to work in a supportive mainstream secondary school in Cardiff
• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel Wales consultant
• Access to additional teaching opportunities across Cardiff and South Wales
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

If you are a qualified Teacher of Food Technology looking for a new secondary teaching job in Cardiff, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is fo