Food Technology Teacher

Exciting Opportunity for a Part-Time Supply Food Technology Teacher in Durham!

Are you a passionate and creative Food Technology Teacher looking for a flexible part-time role? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity at a welcoming secondary school in Durham. This role is set to begin the week commencing 16th March and will continue through to the summer, providing a fantastic opportunity to inspire students through practical and engaging lessons.

The Role:
As a Part-Time Supply Food Technology Teacher, you will deliver engaging and practical lessons to secondary school students on Thursdays and Fridays each week. This role focuses on developing students' confidence in cooking, nutrition, and food preparation, helping them build valuable life skills in a supportive learning environment. There may also be opportunities for additional cover on other days.

Your responsibilities will include:
" Planning and delivering engaging Food Technology lessons in line with the national curriculum
" Teaching practical cooking skills, nutrition, and food safety
" Encouraging creativity and confidence in the kitchen
" Assessing students' progress and providing constructive feedback
" Maintaining a safe and organised classroom environment, following health and safety procedures
" Working collaboratively with the Design & Technology department and wider school staff

Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should ideally have:
" Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary school level
" Strong subject knowledge, including nutrition and food hygiene
" A passion for practical learning and student development
" Strong classroom management and communication skills
" The ability to adapt lessons to suit a range of abilities
" Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher seeking a flexible role within a supportive school environment, with the possibility of additional supply work.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.

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If you are interested in the role of Food Technology Teacher, please email lewis.price @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 232 3780 for an informal chat about opportunities.