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Food Tech Teacher (QTS)
Location: Bury St Edmund
Start Date: January 4th, 2027 - July 20th, 2027
Contract: Part-Time (4 Days per Week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays) - Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: GBP150 - GBP260 per day (Pay to scale)
Requirements
- Mandatory QTS or QTLS
Are you a passionate Food Tech Teacher seeking a predictable, structured timetable starting in the New Year?
Randstad Education is currently recruiting a qualified Food Tech Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school team starting January 4th, 2027 through to the end of the academic year on July 20th, 2027. This unique 4-day-a-week fixed-term contract runs every day except Wednesdays, providing a fantastic work-life balance while delivering full timetable impact.
As a Food Tech Teacher covering full PPA across the department, you will lead engaging practical cookery and theory sessions, taking ownership of planning, preparation, and assessment to ensure continuous pupil progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Practical and Theoretical Lessons: As an impactful Food Tech Teacher, you will plan, prepare, and teach dynamic Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Full PPA Cover and Teaching Duties: Take full responsibility for class preparation, constructive marking, student assessments, and coursework monitoring during your 4 active days.
- Kitchen Safety and Food Hygiene: Uphold strict health, safety, and hygiene standards across food technology rooms, ensuring tools, cookers, and ingredients are managed safely.
- Inspire Healthy Life Skills: Teach pupils essential culinary techniques, food provenance, balanced nutrition, and kitchen safety.
- Departmental Support: Collaborate closely with technicians and departmental peers to organize practical sessions and track pupil attainment.
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Candidate Profile
We are searching for an organized, enthusiastic Food Tech Teacher with excellent classroom leadership and strong practical food knowledge.
- Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
- Proven track record of working as a Food Tech Teacher delivering Food and Nutrition within a UK secondary setting.
- Solid understanding of kitchen safety, hygiene protocols, and managing practical cookery sessions.
- Ability to commit to the full 4-day schedule (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays) from January 4th, 2027 to July 20th, 2027.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
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What We Offer
- Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates from GBP150 to GBP260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a set 4-day teaching schedule with every Wednesday off throughout the terms.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a GBP300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T and Cs apply).
Ready to inspire young cooks and secure your schedule for 2027? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today.
Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.
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