Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher (DT/Food Tech) - Cheltenham (September Start) Location : Cheltenham Start date : September Contract : Long-term, Full-Time (Monday-Friday) Pay : £154.05 - £232.80 per day (dependent on experience) We're looking for a Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher (Design Technology) for a long-term, full-time role in Cheltenham starting in September. This position would suit a teacher who can deliver engaging, practical Food Preparation & Nutrition lessons and help pupils build strong knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, safety, and cooking skills. You'll be teaching primarily at Key Stage 4/5, with the flexibility to contribute to wider DT where needed, and you'll take an active role in the life of the school. The Role: Plan and deliver engaging Food Preparation & Nutrition lessons (KS4/KS5), balancing theory with high-quality practical work Teach and reinforce excellent standards of food hygiene, nutrition, and kitchen safety, ensuring all risk assessments and safeguarding procedures are followed Prepare the food room for practical sessions (ingredients, equipment, demonstrations) and maintain a clean, safe working environment Assess students' progress, complete marking, and provide clear feedback that helps pupils improve practical skills and written outcomes Support curriculum planning and resource preparation in line with the school's scheme of work and examination requirements Where required, contribute to wider DT teaching and collaborate with colleagues across the department Take part in wider school life (form time, meetings, events/enrichment) and promote positive behaviour for learning Requirements: QTS/QTLS (or substantial UK secondary teaching experience delivering Food Preparation & Nutrition) A relevant specialist qualification (e.g., degree in Food Technology/Food Science/Nutrition) and teacher training (PGCE) is desirable Experience teaching KS4/KS5 (or strong subject knowledge and the ability to quickly pick up exam/coursework expectations) Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens, and safe working practices in a school food room Ability to plan, mark, and prepare curriculum resources to a high standard Confident behaviour management with a calm, consistent approach A team player who is happy to contribute to wider DT and school activities Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) What We Offer: Flexible supply work to suit your availability Competitive daily rates Access to placements across a broad network of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire secondary schools Ongoing guidance and check-ins from your dedicated consultant Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy Free Safeguarding training Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children daily, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.