Food Technology Teacher

We're working with a welcoming secondary school in South Tyneside that's ready and waiting for a Food Technology teacher to step in ASAP. This is a minimum 6-week cover, with the potential to extend, and a timetable that keeps things varied and engaging.

You'll be teaching GCSE Food Technology classes alongside some KS3 Art, perfect if you enjoy a mix of creativity and practical learning. Think hands on lessons, engaged pupils, and a department that genuinely values what you bring.

The role at a glance

• Immediate start, no long wait
• Minimum 6-week cover, with scope to continue
• GCSE Food Technology + some KS3 Art
• Supportive department and leadership team
• Well resourced classrooms, ready for you to walk in and get going

Location

Set in South Tyneside, this school is easy to reach whether you're driving or using public transport. It's just a short walk from a Metro station, with regular services across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, making commuting from Newcastle, Gateshead, and surrounding areas simple and reliable.

What we're looking for

• A qualified teacher with experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level
• Confident delivering GCSE content
• Someone who can build rapport quickly and keep lessons purposeful and engaging
• A team player who's happy to get stuck in from day one

What you'll get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff
• Free CPD through our online academy
• A consultant who actually listens and gets what you need
• Quick, smooth registration and ongoing support

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.