Teacher of Food and Textiles

Posted 26 April by Tradewind Recruitment

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Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of Food and Textiles looking for a new role for September 2024?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a food and textiles teacher to join a secondary grammar school on Trafford.

This is a full-time temporary supply teaching role from September 2024 to December 2024.

The Role

Teacher of Food Technology

Five days a week

Experience of the AQA GCSE Food technology and AQA GCSE Textiles is beneficial.

Delivery of food technology, nutrition and health and catering with a focus on innovative practical lessons

Positive confident behaviour management skills for safe practical learning of cooking and food preparation.

The academy are interested in hearing from Early Career Teachers, experienced QTS practitioners and further education catering specialists with experience of teaching Food to students aged 11 to 18.

The School

Ofsted Outstanding academy since 2011

Excellent facilities for teaching and learning.

Mixed selective grammar school for students aged 11 to 18

"Leaders have created an exceedingly ambitious curriculum. They have thought meticulously about the knowledge that they want pupils and students to learn. The exceptional curriculum design, coupled with teachers' expert curriculum delivery, means that pupils and students build a rich body of knowledge across many subjects."

To join us and be successful in this Food and Textiles Teacher role, you will need to:

  • Hold QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent Further education qualifications such as PGCE14+ or Certificate of Education
  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
  • Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
  • Have the legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

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 which is why we can offer you 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 log 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 teacher position, or to hear more about other roles from September 2024 onwards call the Manchester office on , or email

Required skills

  • Supply Teacher
  • DT teacher
  • teacher of DT
  • Textiles Teacher
  • Food technology teacher
  • Design technology teacher
  • Food teacher
  • PGCE Secondary Design Technology

Application questions

Do you have QTS / QTLS/ ECT status Qualified teacher status ?
Do you have full right to work in the UK ? the school cannot offer sponsorship.?
Do you have experience in the last 3 years of teaching Food and Textiles to GCSE?
Are Tradewind able to obtain detailed references to account for your teaching experience?
Are you available for an in-person interview in Trafford with 1 week's notice in June 2024 ?

Reference: 52544727

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