Catering and Hospitality Teacher (ALN) – St Christopher’s School, Wrexham

Natspec; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St Christopher’s School in Wrexham is seeking a Catering and Hospitality Teacher (ALN) to design and deliver engaging learning across our refurbished barista café and life-skills kitchen. The role focuses on catering/hospitality skills, ALN learner support and developing independence for pupils.

The post oversees café operations and aims to build transferable employability skills for internships, work placements and future employment.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification.
• A relevant catering/hospitality qualification or strong industry experience.
• Experience supporting ALN learners and adapting teaching to meet diverse needs.
• A calm, aspirational approach that promotes independence and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured, engaging learning across our cafe and life-skills kitchen.
• Oversee the daily operation of the café and life-skills kitchens.
• Teach catering/hospitality skills and life-skills, including independence and employability.
• Support pupils to prepare for internships, work placements and future employment.

Skills

ALN experience

Teaching

Education

Qualified teaching qualification

Job description

Catering and Hospitality Teacher (ALN) - St Christopher's School, Wrexham

We are seeking a creative and aspirational Catering and Hospitality Teacher to join our team and lead high-quality vocational and life-skills learning across our refurbished barista café and our life skills kitchen.

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• Job title: Catering and Hospitality Teacher (ALN) – St Christopher’s School, Wrexham
• Salary: £33,731 to £51,942 Plus An Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Allowance £2878.00
• Hours: 26.25 Hours Per Week
• Main geographical location of role: Stockwell Grove, Wrexham. LL13 7BW
• Closing date: 21 October 2026
• Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): https://jobs.wrexham.gov.uk/vacancies/992/catering-and-hospitality-teacher-aln.html
• Where do applicants need to apply (secondary option): https://jobs.wrexham.gov.uk/vacancies/992/catering-and-hospitality-teacher-aln.html

Job Description

About the Role

The successful candidate will design and deliver structured, engaging learning experiences that support pupils to develop:

• Catering and hospitality skills including safe food preparation, hygiene routines and barista practice
• Life skills such as independence, communication, problem solving and personal organisation
• Customer service confidence through positive interactions and simple service routines
• Teamwork and communication in real-world vocational settings
• Transferable employability skills that prepare them for supported internships, work placements and future employment

The post-holder will oversee the daily operation of the café and life skills kitchens, ensuring they are safe, well-organised and reflective of professional standards.

Teaching will focus on enabling pupils to become increasingly independent, confident and capable within practical environments.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• A recognised teaching qualification
• A relevant catering/hospitality qualification or strong industry experience
• Experience supporting ALN learners and adapting teaching to meet diverse needs
• A calm, aspirational approach that promotes independence and high expectations

Why join us

Our barista café and life-skills kitchen provide purposeful, authentic learning environments where pupils develop the skills they need for adulthood. You will play a key role in shaping a vocational offer that raises aspirations, builds independence and makes a genuine difference to pupils’ futures.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records and will be required to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

For further information please contact St Christopher’s School on 01978 346 910

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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