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Teacher of DT (Food Technology)

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 172 - 238 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Expire in: 7 hours

Job Description

Teacher of Design Technology (Food Technology)

• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff
• Start date: Summer Term, with potential for extension
• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher with a specialism in Food Technology? Are you passionate about equipping young people with essential life skills, creativity, and an understanding of nutrition, food science, and practical cookery?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Rhondda Cynon Taff to recruit a knowledgeable and committed Teacher of Design Technology (Food Technology) for a summer term start. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through engaging, hands-on learning in a well-resourced and positive learning environment.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Design Technology (Food Technology), you will:
• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Teach across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable where applicable)
• Develop students’ practical cookery skills alongside knowledge of nutrition, food provenance, and health
• Promote creativity, problem-solving, and independent thinking through practical and theory-based lessons
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Contribute to departmental planning and the wider school community

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)

• Experience teaching Design Technology, specifically Food Technology, at secondary level (including placements)

• Strong subject knowledge and confident classroom management skills

Desirable:

• Experience teaching KS5 Food Technology or Hospitality & Catering

• A reflective and adaptable teaching approach

• A passion for practical, skills-based learning

Recruitment & Safeguarding Information

All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to safeguarding children in all processes, and all successful applicants will undergo a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to:

• A successful interview process

• Satisfactory references

• Safeguarding & Prevent training

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories

• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)

• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu

• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections

• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive

• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support

• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement

• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:

• Not currently based within the UK

• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work

• Without UK secondary school teaching experience

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

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