Food Technology Teacher - Wigan - January 2027 Start

Food Technology Teacher - Wigan - January 2027 Start

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Food Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in Wigan from January 2027. This is a genuine long-term vacancy, with the successful teacher expected to remain in post potentially until the end of the 2026/27 academic year .

This is an excellent opportunity for a Food Technology specialist looking to secure a substantial long-term position for the remainder of the academic year.

The successful candidate will join an established secondary school and take responsibility for delivering engaging and practical Food Technology lessons , helping pupils develop their knowledge, confidence and practical skills.

The Role

• Food Technology Teacher
• Secondary school in Wigan
• Start: January 2027
• Long-term position
• Potentially running until the end of the academic year
• Full-time teaching role
• Planning and delivering engaging Food Technology lessons
• Delivering practical and theory-based learning
• Assessing pupil progress and providing effective feedback
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour, health and safety
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the department
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school

The successful teacher will be expected to take responsibility for the normal planning, preparation, assessment and teaching duties associated with a long-term classroom position.

About the School

The school is an established secondary school in the Wigan area and is looking to secure a committed Food Technology specialist ahead of the January term.

The school name is being kept confidential at this stage of the recruitment process, but full details will be discussed with suitable applicants by Tradewind Recruitment .

With the position potentially continuing through to the end of the academic year, this represents an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking for stability and continuity rather than short-term supply work.

The Ideal Food Technology Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Food Technology within a secondary school
• Have strong practical and theoretical subject knowledge
• Can plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons
• Understand appropriate food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Can effectively manage practical classroom environments
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Can differentiate lessons to meet a range of abilities
• Are confident assessing and monitoring pupil progress
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Are available to commit to a long-term position from January 2027

Experienced Food Technology Teachers are encouraged to apply, along with strong ECTs who have appropriate subject knowledge and relevant secondary school experience.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As a Food Technology Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates of pay , dependent on experience and qualifications
• A genuine long-term teaching opportunity
• Potential work through to the end of the academic year
• Weekly pay
• A dedicated education consultant throughout your placement
• Access to further teaching opportunities across Wigan, Warrington, St Helens and Cheshire
• Free access to The National College for CPD and professional development
• Support throughout the interview and recruitment process
• Ongoing support once you begin your placement

Tradewind Recruitment works closely with secondary schools across the North West to connect talented teachers with suitable long-term and permanent opportunities.

Interested?

If you are a Food Technology Teacher looking for a long-term role in Wigan from January 2027 , we'd be keen to hear from you.

This vacancy is expected to attract interest from teachers looking to secure their next position ahead of the January term, so early applications are encouraged .

Apply today or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment to discuss the role in confidence.

Anthony Bailey
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