Job Description

Veritas Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Wigan to recruit a dedicated Food Technology Teacher for a September start.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about food, nutrition, and practical learning. The successful candidate will join a well-established Design & Technology department and inspire students to develop essential culinary skills, creativity, and knowledge of healthy living.

• Teaching Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Planning and delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
• Assessing, monitoring, and supporting student progress.
• Creating a safe and positive learning environment within the food technology classroom.
• Promoting high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour.
• Contributing to the wider life of the department and school.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Food Technology in a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for food education.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students of varying abilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.
• Access to a wide network of schools across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
• Free safeguarding and CPD opportunities.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Suitable references covering the last two years.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you are a passionate Food Technology Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Wigan this September, we would love to hear from you.

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Send your CV today or contact the Veritas Education team for more information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'