Technology Teacher - Food

Overview

As Food and Hospitality and Catering continue to grow in popularity, there is also the opportunity for a suitable candidate to take on additional responsibility for leading and developing this subject area, working alongside the Curriculum Leader for Technology. A TLR may be available for a candidate who demonstrates the experience, skills and ambition to take Food and Hospitality and Catering into the next stage of its development.

The Technology Department currently delivers the Technical Award in Hospitality and Catering and a Technology and Food rotation at KS3. There are 2 other specialists in the team who deliver GCSE Design and Technology and GCSE 3D Design. The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge and experience of teaching Food at KS3, together with the knowledge and skills required to deliver Hospitality and Catering effectively at KS4. Our curriculum is well established and comprehensively resourced, with detailed schemes of work, lesson materials and knowledge organisers in place. We are looking for a teacher who will make effective use of these resources while bringing their own expertise to the classroom and continuing to develop their practice through collaboration with colleagues.

Required from: January 2027 or sooner

Personal attributes

This is an exciting time to join Shevington High School. The Technology Department is very well resourced, with our practical Food teaching space refurbished last year. The department also has access to its own computer room, while all students have their own device to support research, independent learning and coursework-based tasks. A full-time Food Technician provides dedicated support with resourcing, ordering and the preparation of lessons, as well as supporting practical sessions. The department also plays an active role in our primary transition programme, providing opportunities for younger pupils to experience Food and Technology before joining the school.

The successful candidate will play an important role in developing our students’ knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for Food and Hospitality and Catering. Alongside delivering high-quality classroom and practical teaching, we want someone who will look for opportunities to enrich students’ experiences through trips, extracurricular activities and wider opportunities that bring the subject to life.
We are seeking someone who is:

• An enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher with a genuine passion for Technology, Food, Hospitality and Catering.
• An ambitious classroom practitioner who has high expectations for all learners and is committed to delivering high-quality teaching.
• A reflective professional who is keen to develop their practice and work collaboratively as part of a supportive department.
• Someone who builds positive relationships with young people and creates a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
• A positive team member who is keen to contribute to the wider life of the department and school.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Teacher Pay Scale +TLR available for a suitable candidate

- Children of staff are included as one of the priorities on our admissions criteria for those wishing to support an application for their child to the school.

- Induction for all new staff

- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

- Rewards and Recognition Scheme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and School Workload Charter

Location

Shevington High School
Shevington Shevington Lane
Shevington
Wigan
WN6 8AB

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 12 noon

Applications to be returned to Mrs L Thompson via email at lthompson@shevingtonhigh.org.uk
or returned to the School Office for the attention of Mrs L Thompson

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.