Inspire Practical Skills | Flexible Roles Available | Immediate Start
Are you a creative and enthusiastic Food Technology teacher with a passion for inspiring young people? Do you enjoy teaching life skills that promote independence, wellbeing, and a love for cooking?
At New Directions Education, we’re proud to support a network of forward-thinking secondary schools across Cardiff. We’re currently recruiting for Food Technology Teachers to join our supply team, with flexible opportunities available to suit your lifestyle—whether you’re looking for long-term, short-term, full-time or part-time work.
This is a fantastic chance to make a real impact in the classroom while enjoying the variety and support that comes with supply teaching.
What We’re Looking For:
A genuine passion for teaching Food Technology and engaging practical lessons
Ability to teach Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4); Key Stage 5 experience is a bonus
EWC registration (or willingness to register)
An enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
Applications welcomed from both experienced teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs)
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver dynamic and practical Food Technology lessons focused on nutrition, food preparation, and healthy living
Plan and adapt lessons to suit all learning styles and abilities
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-equipped food technology space
Monitor student progress, provide feedback, and contribute to assessments
Encourage creativity, confidence, and independent learning through hands-on activities
Participate in school life, including events and extracurricular activities where required
If you’re ready to share your love of food and teaching with students who are eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.