Food Technology Teacher

Wigan

£160 - £230 per day (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start date: September 2026

The School and the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate GCSE Food Technology Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Wigan on a full-time, one term cover starting September2026.

You’ll be teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4 (Years 7–11), delivering engaging, creative lessons that inspire confidence and performance skills. The school has well-motivated students, strong leadership support, and a clear commitment to professional development. Food Technology is valued within the curriculum, with opportunities to contribute to extracurricular activities.

You’ll be joining a dedicated and collaborative department, with access to good facilities, specialist resources, and free onsite parking.

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

To be considered for this Teacher of Food Technology role, you must:

• Hold QTS or a PGCE (UK-recognised teaching qualification)
• Have recent experience teaching GCSE Food Technology (Years 10 and 11)
• Be available full-time for a one term cover
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to provide suitable references, a valid Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply), and Right to Work in the UK

What we offer

As a Food Technology teacher and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Food Technology Teacher based near Wigan who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities in Manchester call us on 0161 273 7111.

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