Food Technology Teacher | Faith Secondary School in Wigan

A welcoming and well-established faith secondary school in Wigan is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join its Design and Technology department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT who is passionate about practical education and wants to inspire students through engaging Food Technology lessons.

The role will involve teaching across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to contribute to KS5 where appropriate. Current Food Technology vacancies in Wigan highlight demand for teachers who can confidently deliver both practical cookery and theoretical aspects of the curriculum, including nutrition, food science, hygiene and GCSE preparation.

The Role

The successful teacher will deliver engaging lessons that develop students' practical skills, creativity and understanding of food and nutrition. You will teach a mixture of practical and theory-based content, ensuring students understand not only how to prepare food but also the scientific, nutritional and cultural principles behind it.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons, assessing student progress and maintaining a safe and productive food technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology across KS3, KS4 and, where appropriate, KS5.

• Deliver engaging practical cooking and theory lessons.

• Develop students' knowledge of nutrition, food science and food preparation.

• Prepare students for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition examinations.

• Plan lessons that accommodate a range of abilities and learning needs.

• Assess and monitor student progress effectively.

• Provide constructive feedback to support student development.

• Maintain high standards of behaviour during practical activities.

• Ensure food hygiene and health and safety procedures are followed.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Design and Technology department.

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development.

• Support enrichment activities and wider school initiatives where appropriate.

The School Environment

The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and practical skills alongside their academic knowledge.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative department where practical learning is valued and students are encouraged to take pride in their work. You will have access to specialist food technology facilities and work alongside colleagues who are committed to delivering an engaging curriculum.

The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider life of the school and build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, alongside strong subject knowledge in Food Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition or a related Design and Technology discipline.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs who can demonstrate strong practical skills and effective classroom management.

You should have:

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.

• Strong Food Technology subject knowledge.

• Experience teaching at secondary level.

• Confidence delivering practical cookery lessons.

• Knowledge of food hygiene and classroom health and safety.

• Strong behaviour management skills.

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

• The ability to differentiate lessons effectively.

• A passion for practical and creative education.

• A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Experience preparing students for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition would be advantageous.

How to Apply

To be considered for this Food Technology Teacher position in Wigan, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.