Teacher - Food, Cooking & Nutrition
Employment
Part time, Contract
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
203.7
131.2 teaching · 72.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,522
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
11%
Girls vs boys
769 girls · 753 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated educator for a limited tenure part-time teaching opportunity. This role involves teaching Food, Cooking & Nutrition across Years 7 to 12 in a limited tenure part-time (0.69 FTE) capacity for the 2027 school year (1 February 2027 – 16 December 2027). The successful applicant will deliver an engaging, hands-on, and student-centered curriculum focused on culinary skills, food safety, healthy lifestyles, and nutritional science for students. The role involves managing commercial-style kitchen spaces, facilitating practical cookery classes, and driving experiential learning in a supportive environment focused on student growth, wellbeing, and academic success.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.
About You
As a qualified Teacher you will be able to exhibit a wide range of exemplary teaching practices, which include:
- Creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environments
- Teaching excellence in the Australian Curriculum and using research based best pedagogical practices
- Working collaboratively in a school team to plan and implement effective teaching and learning
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with all members of the school community
- Passionate and committed to high quality and innovative Catholic education.
- Strong understanding of child protection policies and commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- An understandin…