Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a teacher of Food Technology looking for a role in Oldham in 2025?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented food technology Teacher to join a secondary academy in Oldham.

This is a full-time temporary teaching role from February 2025 to December 2025 to cover a maternity leave.

The school would consider a January start to secure a qualified food technology teacher.

The Role

Teacher of Food Technology

Five days a week 8.15am to 3.00pm

Delivery of food technology, nutrition and health and catering with a focus on innovative practical lessons

Experience of GCSE food is essential as the timetable is predominantly year 11 classes

The academy are interested in hearing from Early Career Teachers and experienced QTS teachers.

The School

Successful 11-16 academy in Oldham

Ofsted graded Good since April 2016

Teaching is consistently good. Teachers know the pupils well and plan interesting lessons that engage them. They follow the school's marking and feedback policy well, which ensures that pupils know what to do to improve their work. Pupils behave well and enjoy school.

The Principal takes managing the well-being and workload of staff extremely seriously, having taken steps to reduce unnecessary burdens and bureaucracy.

Easily accessible on public transport links.

A supportive positive working environment for trainee teachers and early career teachers

To join us and be successful in this Food Technology Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• As the role involves practical food teaching the teacher must have Qualified Teacher Status to be covered on the school's insurance policy

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Food Technology Teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on , or email