Food Technology Teacher, St Helens

  • Location: St Helens
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £31650
  • Start date: 03/09/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a Food Technology Teacher to work in a vibrant and inclusive mainstream secondary school in St Helens. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. ECTs are encouraged to apply.

The School:

  • A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the St Helens community, committed to fostering creativity, personal growth, and academic success.
  • Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with particular strengths in pastoral care, leadership, and curriculum development.
  • Offers a supportive working environment and a well-resourced Design & Technology department with modern kitchen facilities.

The Role:

  • Full-time teaching position delivering Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, including preparation for GCSE assessments.
  • Plan and deliver creative, practical lessons that inspire students to develop essential cooking and nutrition skills.
  • Promote health, hygiene, and safety in the food room, while ensuring lessons align with the national curriculum and exam board specifications.

The Ideal Teacher:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification.
  • Have recent, relevant experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level.
  • Be able to provide a school-based reference from within the last 5 years.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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