Maternity Cover
Location: Stratford Upon Avon
💷 Competitive daily rate / salary dependent on experience
📅 September 2026 – March 2027
🗓 Full-time
Looking for a full-time Food & Nutrition teaching role within a supportive secondary school environment?
Smile Education is working with a welcoming secondary school seeking a dedicated Food & Nutrition Teacher to cover maternity leave from September 2026 until March 2027. The successful candidate will teach Food & Nutrition across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition.
This role would suit an experienced teacher, ECT, or a passionate Food specialist looking to join a supportive department within a well-established school.
🏫 The Role
Teach Food & Nutrition across KS3–KS4
Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
Prepare students for GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition examinations
Maintain high standards of behaviour, safety, and classroom management within practical lessons
Support student progress, engagement, and achievement
Work collaboratively with the wider Technology department✅ What We’re Looking For
QTS / QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience teaching Food & Nutrition at KS3 and KS4
GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition teaching experience essential
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Confident managing practical classroom environments safely and effectively
Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach💼 Why Join Smile Education?
Supportive and welcoming school environment
Full-time long-term opportunity
Competitive pay
Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful school📧 (url removed)
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Apply now – interviews taking place shortly.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks.
Ref: SM1LET
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications
Salary description
£160.00 - £220.00 per day