Food Technology Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Wigan

Position: Food Technology Teacher
Location: Wigan
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Key Stages: KS3KS5

An Outstanding Secondary School in Wigan is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Food Technology Teacher to join its successful Design & Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students through practical learning while helping them develop valuable knowledge and skills for further education employment and everyday life.

The school has established a strong reputation for high academic standards excellent pastoral care and a supportive approach to professional development. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department with access to specialist facilities and resources designed to provide students with engaging practical learning experiences.

The successful Food Technology Teacher will deliver engaging lessons across KS3 KS4 and where appropriate KS5. You will teach students about nutrition food preparation food science health sustainability and the principles behind successful product development.

Practical work will form an important part of the role giving students opportunities to develop their confidence creativity organisation and technical skills. You will encourage students to experiment evaluate their work and understand the relationship between food nutrition science and wider society.

The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum planning and enrichment activities within the wider Design & Technology department.

• Teach Food Technology across KS3 KS4 and KS5 where appropriate

• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons

• Prepare students for relevant GCSE and post-16 examinations

• Develop students knowledge of nutrition food science and preparation techniques

• Ensure safe working practices are followed within food technology rooms

• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning

• Support extracurricular activities and wider school initiatives

• Encourage creativity independence and confidence through practical learning

This Outstanding Secondary School in Wigan provides a supportive and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic and personal potential. The school believes strongly in providing a broad curriculum that develops both theoretical understanding and practical skills.

The Design & Technology department is well equipped and committed to delivering high-quality practical education. Students benefit from access to specialist facilities while staff are supported by experienced colleagues and approachable leadership.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Food Technology or a closely related Design & Technology subject

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong practical and theoretical subject knowledge

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety

Desirable

• Experience teaching Food Technology at KS5

• Experience delivering GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

• Strong knowledge of nutrition and food science

• Experience working with specialist food technology equipment

• A passion for developing students practical and creative skills

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