Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher – Fakenham Area


Company:	Luma Education Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£170 to £230 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Fakenham
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher – Fakenham Area, Norfolk

Location: Fakenham, Norfolk (PE32)

Pay: £170 – £230 per day

Days: 2 to 5 days a week, Monday to Friday (full-time or part-time)

Contract: Temp to perm

Start date: ASAP

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a Food Preparation and Nutrition Teacher for an independent special school close to Fakenham, Norfolk. You'll deliver practical cookery and nutrition lessons to small groups of secondary-age students with social, emotional and mental health needs. For these young people, learning to cook is an important life skill and often the part of the week they enjoy most. The school can offer anywhere between 2 and 5 days a week.

About the school

A small independent specialist school for secondary-age students, part of an established Norfolk education group. Classes are small with support staff in every lesson, and the school follows a calm, structured approach built on positive relationships.

The role

- Plan and teach practical Food Technology lessons to small groups in KS3 and KS4

- Teach food safety, hygiene, nutrition and cooking skills students can use at home

- Break recipes and practical tasks into clear, simple steps

- Support students working towards GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition or Entry Level qualifications

- Keep the teaching kitchen safe, organised and well stocked

- Work closely with teaching assistants and the pastoral team and track each student's progress

Requirements

- Experience teaching Food Technology or Food Preparation and Nutrition to secondary-age students

- Good working knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety

- Ability to adapt lessons for students with additional needs (SEN experience is welcome but not essential)

- Availability for 2 to 5 days a week

- QTS is welcome but not essential: unqualified teachers and food instructors with relevant experience will also be considered

You'll be patient, organised and calm in a busy practical room, with a hands-on approach that keeps students engaged.

What we offer

- £170 – £230 per day, depending on experience

- Flexible 2 to 5 day working week

- A temp to perm route into a supportive school

- A dedicated Luma consultant supporting you throughout

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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Essential requirements

- Experience teaching Food Technology / Food Preparation and Nutrition at secondary level - Food hygiene and kitchen safety knowledge - Adapting lessons for students with additional needs - Patient, organised and calm in a practical classroom

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