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Calling All Food Tech Wizards!

Do you know your béchamel from your batter, your sous vide from your stir-fry? We’re on the hunt for passionate Food & Nutrition Teachers to spice things up in classrooms across our client schools!

What’s Cooking in This Role?

As a Food & Nutrition teacher, you’ll be dishing out your expertise to inspire the next generation of culinary creators. You’ll guide students in exploring food preparation, nutrition, and kitchen safety while whipping up innovative lesson plans that are both educational and appetizing!

Your job will involve:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons – from knife skills to nutrition labels, and everything in between!
• Assessing and tracking progress – because every great chef was once a beginner!
• Creating a fun and inclusive classroom
• Nurturing students’ creativity – who knows, you might inspire the next MasterChef!
• Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards

What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – because the kitchen’s no place for amateurs!
• Enhanced DBS Check – keeping classrooms as safe as your kitchen!
• EWC Registration – this isn’t your first rodeo, right?

Whether you're a seasoned culinary pro or just a food enthusiast with a passion for teaching, we want to hear from you! There are plenty of schools ready for you to sauté, simmer, and serve up your teaching magic.

Perks of the Job:

• Flexibility to work in a variety of schools – think of it as a teaching ‘tasting menu’!
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression.
• A team that’s as passionate about education as you are about food!

Ready to ‘whisk’ it and jump into a role that’s as rewarding as a perfectly baked cake? Get in touch today and join the ranks of talented teachers we’re serving to our schools. Apply now and turn your culinary passion into a teaching masterpiece!

Call us at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Let’s cook up something great together!

Calling All Food Tech Wizards!

Do you know your béchamel from your batter, your sous vide from your stir-fry? We’re on the hunt for passionate Food & Nutrition Teachers to spice things up in classrooms across our client schools!

What’s Cooking in This Role?

As a Food & Nutrition teacher, you’ll be dishing out your expertise to inspire the next generation of culinary creators. You’ll guide students in exploring food preparation, nutrition, and kitchen safety while whipping up innovative lesson plans that are both educational and appetizing!

Your job will involve:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons – from knife skills to nutrition labels, and everything in between!
• Assessing and tracking progress – because every great chef was once a beginner!
• Creating a fun and inclusive classroom
• Nurturing students’ creativity – who knows, you might inspire the next MasterChef!
• Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards

What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – because the kitchen’s no place for amateurs!
• Enhanced DBS Check – keeping classrooms as safe as your kitchen!
• EWC Registration – this isn’t your first rodeo, right?

Whether you're a seasoned culinary pro or just a food enthusiast with a passion for teaching, we want to hear from you! There are plenty of schools ready for you to sauté, simmer, and serve up your teaching magic.

Perks of the Job:

• Flexibility to work in a variety of schools – think of it as a teaching ‘tasting menu’!
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression.
• A team that’s as passionate about education as you are about food!

Ready to ‘whisk’ it and jump into a role that’s as rewarding as a perfectly baked cake? Get in touch today and join the ranks of talented teachers we’re serving to our schools. Apply now and turn your culinary passion into a teaching masterpiece!

Call us at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Let’s cook up something great together!

This is a full time role, 37 hours per week and is a permanent contract. We work flexibly and we welcome part time or job share applications.

We are looking for an Assistive Technology Support Officer to remove technological barriers to inclusion within the council. They will work with disabled colleagues to identify and implement assistive technology. They will provide direct support, as well as knowledge sharing, training, and advice.

What will I be doing?

You will

• Establish and manage our assistive technology support function.

• Work directly with disabled colleagues to identify and implement adjustments to remove the barriers they face.

• Work with IT support teams to increase their knowledge and confidence around assistive technology.

• Develop resources to support colleagues in the effective use of assistive technologies.

• Keep up to date with advances in assistive technology

• Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues to help ensure we consider assistive technology needs when planning changes.

What do I need to have?

We are not looking for any specific qualifications. We are looking for:

• Expertise in a range of assistive technologies and how they can be used to remove barriers for disabled people. Especially the tools available as part of the Microsoft suite.

• Experience supporting people with different impairments and support needs.

• The ability to communicate effectively and with empathy with people at all levels of the organisation.

• Ability to manage a varied workload including responsive support, ongoing case management, project work and admin.

• Understanding the social model of disability, and the council's duties under the Equality Act 2010

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Additional Information

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Polly Thompson, Head of Digital Strategy and Transformation via: Jasmine.Richards-

Shortlisting will take place 18th - 21st November

Interviews are expected to take place during the first week of December.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit .

Commercial & Technology Solicitor - Cardiff

Our client’s highly regarded Commercial & Technology team continues to go from strength to strength and is now looking to appoint a solicitor with 4–5 years’ PQE and strong commercial experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with one of the most recognised and respected partners in Wales.

You’ll be a key part of a close-knit, collaborative team, with access to first-class support, resources and cutting-edge technology. The team has a particular strength in the tech sector, advising a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as med tech and life sciences, software and IT, telecoms, digital media, as well as universities and spin-outs.

As part of the team’s continued growth, they are now seeking a commercially minded solicitor to take on an increasing volume of high-quality work and help drive the next phase of this dynamic practice.

What you'll be doing

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial & Technology, you’ll be involved in a wide range of work across the commercial and tech space.

Your responsibilities will include advising clients on:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Joint ventures, strategic alliances and collaboration agreements
• Outsourcing and high-value contracts
• Software licensing and distribution
• Digital media and entertainment arrangements
• Franchise, agency, and distribution agreements
• E-commerce and SaaS agreements
• Standard terms of supply and purchase
• Buying and selling businesses
• Agency agreements
• Business development and networking initiatives

What we’re looking for

• A qualified solicitor with 4–5 years’ PQE
• Proven experience in commercial and technology law
• Strong drafting skills and technical knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Highly organised with strong file management
• A team player with a commitment to client service and a drive to exceed expectations

What’s on offer

• You’ll be joining a forward-thinking and ambitious firm offering:
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Clear opportunities for progression
• A supportive and flexible working environment
• The chance to work alongside some of the best legal minds in the sector

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate, confidential consideration.

Want to find out more before applying? Contact Rob at TSR Legal in confidence on or email

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for technology-related acquisitions.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and vendors for IT hardware, software, and services.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about technology trends and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring performance against contractual agreements and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, and legal departments to define technical specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels for IT assets and manage procurement accordingly.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for consolidation and efficiency gains.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and vendor performance.
• Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing practices and sustainability initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement, with a significant focus on sourcing technology products and services.
• Strong understanding of IT hardware, software licensing, cloud services, and IT outsourcing models.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Familiarity with CIPS or other relevant procurement certifications is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-office duties.
• Experience in managing multi-million-pound IT budgets is advantageous.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend educational technologies and digital tools to support teaching and learning goals.
• Provide training and ongoing support to faculty and staff on the effective use of educational technologies, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), interactive whiteboards, and digital content creation tools.
• Develop and curate digital resources and learning materials to supplement curriculum delivery.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational software and hardware, providing timely solutions.
• Collaborate with academic departments to integrate technology seamlessly into course design and delivery.
• Design and implement strategies for online and blended learning environments.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in educational technology and digital learning.
• Assist in the development and implementation of institutional policies related to educational technology use.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented technologies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Manage and maintain the institution's educational technology platforms and infrastructure.

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in an educational technology support or development role.
• In-depth knowledge of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and other educational software.
• Familiarity with various digital content creation tools and multimedia development.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and how technology can enhance teaching and learning.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote and on-site setting.
• Experience in developing online courses or digital learning modules.
• Project management skills are desirable.

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for technology goods and services
• Identify and source new suppliers
• Conduct market analysis and vendor assessments
• Prepare tender documents (RFPs, RFQs)
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
• Manage supplier performance and relationships
• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with IT and business units to define requirements

• MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification preferred
• Proven experience in technology procurement
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of IT hardware, software, and services markets
• Experience with e-procurement systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Supply Design and Technology Teacher - Food Technology
Location: Various Secondary Schools
Contract Type: Temporary / Supply
Duration: Full-time and Part-time

Tradewind are currently recruiting enthusiastic Supply DT Teachers with a specialist in Food Technology to work in secondary schools, delivering engaging and practical lessons that make a real impact.

Salary:
140 - 260 per day PAYE (depending on experience and pay scale)

About the Role:
As a Supply DT Teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach across different schools, bringing fresh energy and innovative ideas to a variety of classrooms. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, adapting to different learning environments, and supporting students to develop valuable practical and problem-solving skills.

Whether you're looking for flexible work or seeking long-term opportunities, supply teaching offers a dynamic and rewarding career path with the chance to make a real difference in young people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver inspiring Design and Technology (Food Tech-focused) lessons to KS3 and KS4 students
• Adapt teaching methods to suit different classroom environments and learner needs
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, fostering a calm and productive atmosphere
• Plan and prepare lesson resources when required
• Support students in developing practical skills, creativity, and confidence
• Work collaboratively with school staff to maintain high standards of teaching and learning

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology - Food Technology focus preferred
• A flexible and proactive attitude to working in a variety of school environments
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A passion for hands-on, student-cantered learning

How to Apply:
Click 'Apply now' to register your interest or contact Tom Townley on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed) for more information.