Food Technology Teacher | Respected Secondary School | Wigan

Marchant Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Wigan. The role involves delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential KS5 exposure, focusing on practical learning, nutrition and food science.

You will plan and deliver lessons, supervise practical cooking activities, assess progress and differentiate for varied abilities while promoting safety and effective use of equipment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Food Technology or Food Preparation and Nutrition in a secondary school.
• Strong classroom management and lesson-planning skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety and nutrition.
• The ability to engage students and support different learning needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Early Career Teachers with the relevant qualifications and training are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that cover food preparation, nutrition and food science.
• Supervising practical cooking activities and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Differentiating lessons to support students with varying abilities and learning needs.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and promoting safe, responsible use of equipment.
• Preparing students for coursework and examinations where applicable.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and student achievement.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Differentiation

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity? A respected secondary school in Wigan is seeking a committed teacher to join its team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to inspire students through practical learning, develop their culinary skills and help them understand the importance of nutrition, food preparation and healthy living.

• Position: Food Technology Teacher

• Location: Wigan

• Contract: Full-time

• Start Date: ASAP

• Application: CV only

About the Role

You will deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach up to Key Stage 5 where appropriate. You will combine theoretical knowledge with practical activities, encouraging students to develop their confidence, creativity and understanding of food and nutrition.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that cover food preparation, nutrition and food science.

• Supervising practical cooking activities and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.

• Differentiating lessons to support students with varying abilities and learning needs.

• Maintaining positive behaviour and promoting safe, responsible use of equipment.

• Preparing students for coursework and examinations where applicable.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and student achievement.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Food Technology and a passion for practical, hands‑on learning.

Applicants should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching Food Technology or Food Preparation and Nutrition in a secondary school.

• Strong classroom management and lesson-planning skills.

• Knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety and nutrition.

• The ability to engage students and support different learning needs.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Early Career Teachers with the relevant qualifications and training are welcome to apply.

What the School Offers

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a supportive educational environment where practical learning and student development are valued. You will be able to develop your teaching practice, collaborate with colleagues and help students gain valuable life skills alongside their academic knowledge.