Food Technology Teacher (ALN)

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a creative Catering and Hospitality Teacher to lead vocational learning at our youth provision. The role involves running a refurbished barista café and life-skills kitchen, delivering practical lessons and building independence for pupils through real-world food and service activities.

You'll work with ALN learners, apply inclusive teaching strategies, and help pupils gain confidence for adulthood, apprenticeships, and future employment in a supportive

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Catering/hospitality qualification or strong industry experience.
• Experience supporting ALN learners and adapting teaching to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the café and life skills kitchens to ensure safety and professionalism.
• Deliver engaging catering and hospitality lessons across barista café and life-skills kitchen.
• Help pupils become more independent, confident and capable in practical settings.

Skills

Adaptability

ALN support experience

Calm demeanor

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Catering/Hospitality qualification or industry experience

Job description

26.25 hours per week.

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. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an ambitious pathway that enables our pupils to develop independence, transferable skills and confidence for adulthood.

About the Role

• 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

• 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.

About Us

Amdanom ni - Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam yn gweinyddu gwasanaethau amrywiol sy’n helpu i wella bywydau trigolion Wrecsam a’r cymunedau o’n cwmpas. Rydym yn ymrwymedig i ddarparu gwasanaethau o safon uchel drwy gydweithredu gyda phartneriaid lleol a chenedlaethol. Gyda phwyslais ar ddatblygiad cynaliadwy, lles y gymuned a chyfleoedd cyfartal i bawb, mae Wrecsam yn lle gwych i weithio, byw a dysgu.

Yn y Cyngor, rydym yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth, cefnogi twf personol a phroffesiynol, ac yn darparu amgylchedd gwaith hyblyg a chefnogol. Ymunwch â ni i wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i fywydau pobl Wrecsam a thros y rhanbarth ehangach.

About Us - Wrexham County Borough Council

Wrexham County Borough Council delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and equal opportunities for all, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

At the Council, we value diversity, support personal and professional growth, and offer a flexible and supportive working environment. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of people in Wrexham and the wider region.