Teacher of Food Technology

Wardle Academy, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (478)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS- UPS £34,069 - £52,835

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation to cook, innovate, and understand the science behind what we eat? Wardle Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join our vibrant Design & Technology department.

About the Role

You will deliver engaging, high-quality practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition). From teaching fundamental culinary skills and nutritional science to exploring global food sustainability, you will build a dynamic curriculum that sparks curiosity and life skills in every student.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent secondary teaching qualification.
• A strong background in Food Technology, Home Economics, or Food & Nutrition.
• The ability to manage a safe, well-equipped food practical environment.
• Passion for motivating students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent organizational skills and a collaborative team mindset.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Art & Design or a related field.
• A “can-do” attitude with a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and parents.

What the school offers its staff

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD
• A friendly welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive leadership team
• Excellent facilities
• Cycle scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher-of-Food-Technology-JD_PS-1.docx.pdf - 391 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wardle Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1366 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wardle Academy website
• Email address: people@wardleacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 373911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wardle-academy

Part of Wardle Multi Academy Trust

Arranging a visit to Wardle Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@wardleacademy.co.uk.

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