Food Technology Teacher
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £168.0 to £232.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Paid to Scale |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, Greater Manchester, wn78dp |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4774381_1772037165 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays is thrilled to be partnering with a vibrant secondary school in central Wigan to recruit an enthusiastic Teacher of Food Technology for a long‑term role running through to the summer.
Whether you're seeking part‑time flexibility or a full‑time opportunity, this supportive school wants to hear from you! With a fantastic environment, strong department, and excellent facilities, there is real potential for this role to become permanent for the right candidate.
If you're passionate about bringing creativity, practical skills, and a love of food into the classroom, this is a brilliant opportunity to make an impact.
Your new role
- Teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging, practical and creative Food Technology lessons.
- Plan and deliver well‑structured, motivating lessons that inspire student progress and confidence.
- Assess, track and monitor student achievement, providing feedback that supports ongoing development.
- Help shape and refine schemes of learning as part of a supportive and collaborative DT faculty.
- Maintain high expectations and ensure all practical activities follow safe working practices.
- Create a positive, inclusive and purposeful learning environment for all students.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the right to work in the UK.
- An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Experience teaching Food Technology or Food Preparation and Nutrition at secondary level.
- Strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage and inspire students of all abilities.
- An organised, reflective practitioner committed to continuous improvement.
- A passion for delivering high‑quality teaching and learning and maintaining high standards.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly
- Flexible work that fits around your commitments
- Exclusive access to long-term and permanent opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and free safeguarding training
- A dedicated Hays consultant based locally to support you throughout your journey
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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