Teacher of Food and PDE

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated teacher for Food and Personal Development and Ethics (PDE) starting January 2026. The role involves teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 students, developing engaging lesson plans, and collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for teaching vital life skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary on the Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Qualifications

• Well-qualified and talented teacher in Food and PDE.
• Ability to develop engaging lesson plans.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food and PDE to students at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Collaborate with Food department team.

Skills

Teaching Food and PDE

Lesson planning

Collaboration with team

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Bedford High School is seeking a well-qualified, talented, and energetic teacher of Food and PDE starting January 2026.

We aim to deliver Food lessons that reflect the needs of daily life, giving our students vital life skills to feed themselves and others safely, affordably, and nutritiously. Through practical Food lessons, we develop transferable skills such as independence, confidence, and resilience while developing culinary skills using a range of preparation and cooking techniques.

At Key Stage 3, Food is taught as part of a Design Technology carousel, with pupils spending 12 weeks in Food every academic year. At Key Stage 4, pupils study WJEC Hospitality and Catering, a dynamic, practical course that is a popular option for Bedford pupils.

The Food department comprises a friendly and supportive team of 2 teachers and a full-time technician. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team.

In Personal Development and Ethics (PDE), we aim to equip students with the knowledge, value, and skills to flourish as global citizens in a diverse and changing world. Our curriculum in PDE is a blend of RSHE and R.E. units, designed to enhance the social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual development of our students.

We strive to provide students with the knowledge to question and evaluate information and misinformation, and to communicate successfully and thoroughly their views based on this. In RSHE, students will learn to safeguard their own wellbeing, establish healthy and safe relationships, and encounter practical and real-world scenarios to best equip them to become positive and thriving members of society.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Teach Food and PDE to students at Key Stage 3 and 4
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans to promote student learning and achievement
• Collaborate with the Food department team to achieve departmental goals
• Contribute to the development of the PDE curriculum

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A competitive salary on the Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: [phone] or E-mail: [e-mail]

The employer is committed to safeguarding and this position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and interview before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.