Teacher of Food and Nutrition

Teacher of Food and Nutrition (Part Time) - Northampton

Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Part Time
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)

Are you an enthusiastic and inspirational Food and Nutrition teacher looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity in a thriving and supportive school environment?

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded school in Northampton seeking to appoint a talented Teacher of Food and Nutrition to join their successful and popular department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a creative, ambitious and nurturing school community that places a strong emphasis on innovation, academic excellence and student wellbeing.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging practical and theory lessons across Years 7 to 11, inspiring students to develop confidence, independence and a genuine passion for Food and Nutrition. You will join a well-resourced department that benefits from a modern Food room with recently updated furniture and equipment, and excellent access to technology, including Google Classroom and the school's wider teaching and learning innovation programme.

In addition to classroom teaching, you will contribute to the continued development of the department by helping to shape schemes of work, supporting GCSE examination preparation and NEA coursework, and participating in a range of enriching educational experiences. These include departmental trips and visits, alongside extracurricular activities, clubs, intervention sessions and collaborative projects.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS, or be willing to gain QTS within a reasonable period.
• Be able to teach Food Preparation and Nutrition confidently to GCSE level.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective classroom practice.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to support and challenge learners of all abilities.
• Be highly organised and confident using IT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Possess excellent communication skills and build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Be committed to safeguarding, continuous professional development and contributing to the wider life of the school.

Desirable:

• Experience contributing to extracurricular clubs and activities.
• Experience teaching within the wider Creative Arts curriculum.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Food and Nutrition specialist to join a forward-thinking school where creativity, innovation and student success are at the heart of everything they do.

To apply or find out more about this exciting part-time Teacher of Food and Nutrition position in Northampton, please contact Tradewind Recruitment today.

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