Food Tech Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Food Technology Cover Supervisor to support a secondary school in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in food, nutrition, and practical learning to play an important role in delivering engaging lessons and supporting student progress across Key Stages 3 and 4.

In this role, you will supervise Food Technology lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring students remain focused, engaged, and safe during both practical and theory-based sessions. You will follow pre-set lesson plans, support pupils with practical tasks where appropriate, and help maintain a calm and productive learning environment. When required, you will also assist with the preparation and organisation of ingredients, equipment, and resources for practical lessons, while upholding high standards of health, safety, and hygiene within the classroom and kitchen areas.

The successful candidate will be confident supervising groups of secondary-aged students and have a passion for food, cooking, and hands-on learning. You will be organised, proactive, and able to adapt quickly to the changing demands of a school environment. Strong communication skills and effective classroom management are essential, along with an interest in supporting young people and contributing positively to their learning experience. Previous experience working in a school setting, or within Food Technology, catering, or a similar environment, would be beneficial but is not essential, as full guidance and support will be provided.

By applying through Teaching Personnel, you will gain access to a wide range of opportunities within local secondary schools, along with dedicated support from a specialist consultant. You will also benefit from ongoing training opportunities, including safeguarding and classroom management, as well as competitive pay, a weekly pay cycle, and access to a pension scheme.