Teacher of Food Technology & Catering – Secondary School in Oldham (January Start)

A welcoming secondary school in Oldham, Greater Manchester, is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Food Technology & Catering to join its Technology department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January. Job Overview Food Technology and Hospitality play a vital practical role within this school’s Key Stage 3 curriculum and Key Stage 4 vocational pathways. The successful applicant will deliver practical food preparation, nutrition, food safety, and hospitality management lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition / Level 1/2 Vocational Hospitality). Working alongside department technicians, you will lead practical cooking sessions, teach nutritional science, manage food safety compliance, and oversee practical exam assessments. This is a full-time, permanent contract. Key Responsibilities Teach engaging practical cooking and theoretical nutrition lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Enforce strict hygiene, food safety (HACCP), and kitchen safety standards across all food practical rooms Guide GCSE and vocational pupils through practical culinary exams, nutritional analysis, and non-exam assessments (NEA) Manage kitchen inventories, ingredient ordering, specialized catering equipment, and storage facilities Assess, track, and report on student progress across practical skills assessments and written examinations Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development Role Overview & Specifications Start Date: January Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent Key Curriculum: AQA / Eduqas / Pearson Food & Hospitality Candidate Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT) Honors degree or professional qualification in Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Home Economics Food Hygiene & Safety Certification (Level 2 or Level 3) and deep knowledge of nutritional science Proven ability to manage full-class practical cooking sessions safely and efficiently An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent Food Technology position in Oldham for a January start.