Food Technology supply teacher
Location: Secondary School, South Trafford, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (at least 4 weeks)
Start Date: Monday, 3rd March 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
About the School:Located in Sale, Cheshire, this secondary school is committed to providing a nurturing and high-quality learning environment for all students. Recent changes to its behaviour and reward systems have significantly improved the school's atmosphere. In their latest Ofsted inspection (September 2024), the school was rated Good, with inspectors noting:
". The school is a calm and orderly environment. Many pupils display positive attitudes to learning. Those pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour receive appropriate support."
The school is easily accessible by public transport or car, making it convenient for daily commuting.
About the Role:Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a passionate and skilled Food Technology Supply Teacher to join a small technology department from Monday, 3rd March for at least 4 weeks. This full-time role will involve teaching both practical and theory-based Food Technology lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
The school ideally requires a Food Technology specialist capable of delivering practical lessons. However, if you are a qualified teacher of art or technology subjects who can deliver theory-based lessons in food technology, they will also consider your application.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver Food Technology lessons to students in Key Stage 3 and 4.
- Provide practical lessons where students engage in hands-on learning experiences.
- Deliver engaging theory lessons
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour in line with the school's expectations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive teaching environment.
To be successful in this Food Technology Teacher role, you will need to:
- Hold QTS Status or QTLS.
- Have a proven track record of delivering engaging and effective lessons.
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional reference checks.
- Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included, and any employment breaks must be explained.
- Have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent.
- Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College, offering more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.
- A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
- Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
- Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement.
- A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and logging your availability.
- Our payroll team are onsite in London - not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.
- Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
- Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.
To be considered for this Food Technology Supply Teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for Food Technology Supply Teachers for this academic year and next academic year, call the Manchester office on, or email.
Safeguarding Statement:Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to a full DBS check and other safeguarding procedures.