Trainee Food Technology Teacher

A supportive secondary school in Norfolk is seeking a passionate and motivated Food Technology Trainee Teacher to join its growing team through the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate trainee, aspiring teacher, or career changer who wants to gain classroom experience while working towards becoming a fully qualified teacher. As a Phase One Trainee Teacher, you will support Food Technology lessons, develop practical classroom skills, and build confidence in delivering engaging learning experiences to secondary students.

The Grad2Teach programme offers a structured, salaried route into teaching, allowing trainees to earn while they learn. During Phase One, you will complete a Level 4 qualification focused on the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework (CCF), preparing you for progression into Phase Two and a PGCE with Coventry University.

This graduate teaching role in Norfolk is ideal for someone passionate about food education, nutrition, practical learning, and inspiring young people through creative and engaging teaching.

About You

We are looking for a trainee educator who:

• Holds a degree or has relevant industry experience related to Food Technology, Hospitality, Nutrition, Catering, or a similar field
• Is passionate about education and supporting young people
• Wants to pursue a long-term career in teaching
• Is organised, reliable, and eager to learn
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is enthusiastic about practical and creative learning environments

Whether you are a graduate trainee, teaching assistant, unqualified teacher, or career changer, this salaried teacher training opportunity in Norfolk offers a supportive pathway into the profession.

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach provides a structured two-phase teacher training programme designed to develop confident and capable teachers. fileciteturn0file1

Phase One – Level 4 Qualification

During Phase One, trainees:

• Gain valuable classroom experience without the pressure of a full teaching timetable
• Complete a Level 4 NCFE qualification
• Receive training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
• Attend structured training sessions outside teaching hours
• Build professional skills through mentoring, observations, and reflective practice

Phase Two – PGCE with QTS

Following successful completion of Phase One, trainees can progress into Phase Two, which includes:

• Independent teaching experience
• A PGCE with Coventry University
• Ongoing mentor and Grad2Teach support
• Progression towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• 60 Master’s level credits through the PGCE pathway

Grad2Teach’s school-based approach allows trainees to develop practical teaching skills while remaining fully immersed in the school environment. fileciteturn0file2

Why Join Grad2Teach?

• Salaried teacher training route
• Earn while you train
• Supportive secondary school environment in Norfolk
• Structured mentoring and professional development
• Clear progression into PGCE and QTS
• Real classroom experience from day one
• Flexible and practical route into teaching