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Food Technology Teacher – Southampton (Totton Area)
Start Date:  November  2025
Contract: Maternity Cover until July 2025
Pay: £160 - £40 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm | Full-Time
Location: Near Totton, Southampton

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a secondary school located close to Totton, Southampton, to recruit a committed Food Technology Teacher . This maternity cover role begins in November 2025 and will run until July 2026 , teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 .

The successful teacher will be joining a supportive Design & Technology department, dedicated to engaging students in practical and creative learning. This opportunity is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced educators with a passion for Food Technology.

• Plan and deliver creative and practical Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Encourage students to develop essential cooking skills, healthy eating knowledge, and a passion for food.
• Track and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Contribute to departmental development and curriculum planning.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, and achievement.
• A mixed 11–16 secondary school based close to Totton, Southampton.
• Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2022) with a positive ethos and inclusive culture.
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• Easily accessible with strong transport links.
• A degree in Food Technology, Design & Technology, or a related subject (essential).
• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification (preferred).
• Experience teaching Food Technology at KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm for Food Technology and inspiring young learners.
• Competitive daily pay (£160–£240 depending on experience).
• A supportive, inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities through Supply Desk.
• Potential pathways to longer-term or permanent roles.
• Contributory pension scheme.

To apply, please send your CV or contact our team directly 

About the opportunity:

Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for delivering excellent customer support? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Technology Support Engineer , you’ll play a key role in ensuring our colleagues have secure, reliable access to IT and telephony services. You’ll be the first point of contact for technical support, resolving issues efficiently while providing a positive and professional service. From maintaining desktop and server infrastructure to supporting disaster recovery and security processes, you’ll help keep our business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running the IT Helpdesk, responding promptly to user queries and issues.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining desktop and server hardware/software.
• Ensuring IT systems and business information are secure, backed up, and recoverable.
• Monitoring and maintaining IT operations such as backups, malware protection, and upgrades.
• Working closely with managers and colleagues to align IT services with business needs.
• Supporting IT projects and contributing to disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Assisting with supplier contracts, licensing renewals, and budgeting.
• Travel to other sites will be required.

Experience:

• Proven experience in a simlar role working as an experienced 2nd line engineer with a path to grow into infrastructure and security.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Confident, proactive, and self-motivated approach
• Knowledge of Windows OS, Microsoft Office, O365 Administration, and telephone systems (Five9 & Mitel)

Desirable experience:

• Financial Services (Insurance) background with an understanding of Open GI, Acturis or CDL.
• ITIL qualification
• Azure Administration experience

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service not just to our customers, but to our colleagues too. As IT Support Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our business connected and secure.

We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to be part of a company that values innovation and people.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary depending on skills and experience.
• Opportunity to work with a hybrid arrangement.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy scheme - option to buy up to 5 additional days per year.
• AXA Private healthcare
• Pension scheme

Due to continued growth, we have a brand-new opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a leading defence technology company based in Southampton.

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex technical systems from concept through to completion. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and customers, you’ll ensure all components are successfully integrated and meet the required specifications. This is a customer-facing role where you’ll be involved across the full engineering lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer in Southampton: 

• Capture and manage customer and internal system requirements
• Develop and oversee system architecture
• Support system integration, verification, and validation
• Act as the link between customers, project managers, and engineering teams
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and system configuration

About the Systems Engineer: 

• STEM degree or equivalent experience
• Proven background in Systems Engineering
• Strong knowledge of requirements management, verification, and validation
• Confident communicator able to work with cross-functional teams

Desirable:

• Experience within defence, military, or aerospace industries
• Knowledge of electro-optical systems

What’s on Offer for the Systems Engineer in Southampton:

• Competitive salary
• Private health and dental cover
• Share scheme
• Increasing holiday allowance with service
• Excellent career development opportunities
• And more

An opportunity for an ambitious and career driven procurement professional to join the Procurement Team at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Trust

HIOW Healthcare unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, the Trust places patients and staff at the centre of everything it does with the goal to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care, improving patient outcomes, driving innovation, and meeting the unique needs of the populations it serves.

Main duties of the job

The main components of the role are:

• Category strategy and planning; strategically analysing and managing allocated areas of procurement spend to leverage buying decisions
• Sourcing; buying goods and services to deliver business outcomes
• End-to-end tendering; including managing a lot of open tenders
• Contract and supplier management; managing the successful delivery of business outcomes (once sourced)

Whilst the work will be corporate services and technology focused; you will also have the opportunity to work across other procurement category areas to support delivery of the work plan.

The kind of experience are we looking for

• We are looking specifically for applications from experienced procurement professionals with corporate services or technology category expertise
• You’ll have significant procurement/commercial experience in some or all of the following areas: Knowledge of Strategic sourcing methodologies · Contract Law and dispute resolution · Finance and leasing knowledge · Procurement Law · Public Procurement Regulations
• You will have delivered a range of competitive exercises (open tender and framework mini competitions) from initial planning to contract award / implementation
• You’ll have a proven track record of working with and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels and the ability to bring them together to agree sourcing strategies and move projects forward

The weekly hybrid working pattern is 2 days a week in the office (Tatchbury Mount on the outskirts of Southampton) and 3 days working from home.

N.B. It is advisable that you have your own transport (the office is 5 minutes from the M27 Ower Interchange with no public transport links).

This an NHS Band 7 position with a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710

Please apply now for further details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Please kindly note that this recruitment campaign is being managed externally by Morgan Law Recruitment.

CVs sent directly to the Trust will not be considered.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive educational technology strategy aligned with institutional goals.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of learning management systems (LMS), educational software, and digital resources.
• Provide training, support, and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff on effective technology integration.
• Collaborate with curriculum developers and instructional designers to create engaging and innovative digital learning experiences.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational technologies and make recommendations for improvements or new solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in educational technology and present findings and proposals to stakeholders.
• Manage the educational technology budget and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to educational platforms and tools.
• Foster a collaborative environment among technology users and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations within the digital learning environment.

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in educational technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership or specialist role.
• Proven expertise in LMS administration (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and a wide range of educational software.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and how technology can enhance teaching and learning.
• Excellent project management, communication, and training facilitation skills.
• Experience in developing and delivering professional development programs.
• Ability to analyze user needs and translate them into effective technology solutions.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, with the ability to conduct on-site training and consultations in Southampton, Hampshire, UK while managing remote teams and projects.

• Full ownership of the recruitment process for technology roles, including sourcing, interviewing, assessing, and presenting candidates to clients.
• Developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-calibre candidates, utilising job boards, social media, professional networks, and headhunting techniques.
• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified candidates within the technology domain.
• Cultivating and expanding relationships with existing and new clients, understanding their recruitment needs and business objectives.
• Conducting thorough candidate interviews to assess technical skills, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
• Negotiating salary and contract terms with candidates and clients.
• Achieving and exceeding personal and team recruitment targets.
• Staying abreast of market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity within the technology recruitment landscape.
• Providing market intelligence and consultative advice to clients.
• Mentoring junior members of the recruitment team and contributing to team success.

• Lead the design and implementation of educational technology strategies and initiatives.
• Provide expert consultation and support to academic staff on the integration of technology in teaching and learning.
• Manage and administer core educational platforms, including LMS, virtual classrooms, and digital content repositories.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and resources to enhance digital pedagogical skills.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to educational software and hardware.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational technologies.
• Collaborate with IT services and stakeholders to ensure robust and secure technology infrastructure.
• Contribute to institutional policies and procedures related to educational technology.

• Master's degree in Education, Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in an educational technology support or development role.
• In-depth knowledge of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and digital learning strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.