Job Description

Cook Up Your Next Career Move with Tradewind Recruitment - Food Technology Teachers Wanted Across Manchester!

Are you a qualified Food Technology Teacher who can turn ingredients into inspiration and help students develop skills for life? Tradewind Recruitment Manchester is looking for talented Food Technology specialists to work in secondary schools across Greater Manchester.

Whether you are passionate about nutrition, food science, practical cookery or helping students understand where their food comes from, we have opportunities that could be the perfect recipe for your next teaching role.

If you can whip up enthusiasm, add flavour to lessons and help students develop confidence in the kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Supply Teaching with Tradewind Is the Perfect Recipe

Daily Supply Means No Planning or Marking

For daily supply, simply arrive, deliver the lesson, guide students through their practical work, leave the kitchen and classroom tidy, and head home when the bell rings. No planning, no marking and no dishes waiting for you at home.

Long-Term Roles Available Too

Looking for a longer placement? Our long-term roles allow you to become part of a school's Food Technology department. As with any long-term teaching role, you'll be expected to plan lessons, prepare resources and assess students' work.

Competitive Pay

We believe great teachers deserve a slice of the success. Our competitive rates reflect your experience, expertise and subject knowledge.

Flexible Working

Whether you want a full timetable or a few days each week, we'll help you find a role that fits your lifestyle.

Serve Up Opportunities Across Greater Manchester

With roles across the region, you could be teaching :

  • Lasagne in Levenshulme
  • Cakes in Cheadle
  • Fruit salads in Flixton
  • Pizza in Prestwich
  • Pasta in Pendlebury
  • Bread in Burnage
  • Curries in Chorlton
  • Smoothies in Sale
  • Nutrition in Newton Heath
  • Desserts in Denton

From the kitchen classroom to the dining table, we'll help you find a school where you can inspire the next generation of chefs, nutritionists and food experts.

An Inhouse Payroll Team You Can Trust

No umbrella companies. No offshore funny business. Just a legal, efficient payroll service managed by our own inhouse payroll team, ensuring you're paid accurately and on time.

Free Professional Development

Access thousands of CPD courses through The National College covering:

  • Behaviour management
  • SEND
  • Subject curriculum development
  • Teaching and learning from EYFS through to A Level

Helping you continue to develop your teaching practice and specialist knowledge.

Easy Online Timesheets

Quick, simple and easier than following a recipe.

We're Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) - essential.
  • Experience teaching Food Technology at KS3 and GCSE level.
  • Strong knowledge of nutrition, food science and practical cookery.
  • Confidence managing kitchens, equipment, allergens and food safety procedures.
  • Excellent classroom management skills.
  • Good references supporting your Food Technology teaching specialism.
  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or willingness to obtain one).
  • Overseas Police Checks where applicable.
  • Legal right to work in the UK.

Whether you're creating culinary confidence, teaching nutrition, exploring food science or helping students master practical skills, Tradewind can help you find your next teaching opportunity.

Don't let your career simmer on low heat. Turn up the temperature and cook up your next role with Tradewind Recruitment Manchester.

Call Tradewind Recruitment Manchester today on 0161 674 0138 or email Manchester@twrecruitment.com.

Because great Food Technology Teachers don't just teach recipes - they inspire the next generation of creators.