Teacher of Food Technology
Moreton School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BY3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
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
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a creative and passionate teacher who inspires students through the art and science of cooking? Moreton School is seeking an enthusiasticTeacher of Food Technologyto join our thriving Design and Technology faculty. Students study Food at KS3 and progress to the WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering at KS4, a practical, industry-focused qualification equivalent to a GCSE.
You will deliver engaging practical and theory lessons that help students develop confidence, independence, and curiosity about healthy living and the wider hospitality industry, working closely with the subject lead and wider team to implement the existing curriculum. This post is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs; a strong programme of support and mentoring is available for those at the start of their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in Food at KS3 and WJEC Hospitality and Catering at KS4, following established schemes of learning.
- Inspire students to develop practical cooking skills, creativity, and understanding of nutrition, sustainability, and food provenance.
- Teach key aspects of the hospitality and catering industry, including types of provision, food safety, and customer needs, in line with the WJEC specification.
- Prepare students for successful outcomes in external assessments and controlled assessment tasks that form the Level 1/2 Award.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and classroom organisation in specialist food rooms.
- Use assessment information to monitor progress, provide feedback, and support students to achieve their targets.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in Design and Technology to contribute to resources, moderation, and shared planning.
- Support the wider life of the school through food-related clubs, events, or enrichment activities as appropriate.
- Engage fully in professional development and contribute positively to the ethos and expectations of the school.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism or strong background in Food Technology, Hospitality and Catering, or a related discipline.
- Excellent subject knowledge and practical expertise in food preparation, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles, alongside an understanding of the hospitality and catering industry.
- Proven ability to engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with additional needs.
- Effective classroom and kitchen management skills.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Qualities
- Experience of delivering the WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering or a similar vocational food qualification.
- Experience in contributing to curriculum development and assessment within a team.
- Ability to support extracurricular food-based activities, showcases, or community events.
- A proactive and reflective approach to teaching and professional growth.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Moreton School?
- Access to excellent facilities, including modern food technology and hospitality and catering kitchens, and staff wellbeing amenities.
- A strong focus on professional development and career progression, including a supportive induction and mentoring programme for ECTs.
- Opportunities to be involved in food-based extracurricular and community projects that build students’ life skills and cultural capital.
- A supportive leadership team that values wellbeing and professional autonomy.
- The chance to make a measurable difference in the lives of young people through practical, creative teaching that builds real-world skills
If you are ready to share your passion for food, hospitality, and learning with the next generation in a caring and ambitious school, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise conditional job offer may be withdrawn. KCiSE 2024
This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
For those applicants who are shortlisted for interview please note that you may be subject to online checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Moreton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1078 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Moreton School website
- Email address
- moretonhr@aatrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01902 556689
Moreton School is a large secondary school serving our community in Wolverhampton, with catchment areas including Bushbury, Low Hill, and Scotlands. The school has a small sixth form and a football academy with links to Paris St. Germain, making it a unique and dynamic learning environment.
We have a committed and talented staff body who work relentlessly to offer our students the best life chances and we stop at nothing to achieve that. We benefit from fantastic grounds and facilities, including excellent and regularly updated ICT and an all-weather multi-sports pitch, and the Trust is in a strong position to make sure that our staff and students want for nothing.
Moreton School is part of the Amethyst Trust, which has expanded significantly over the past few years to now encompass five schools in a growing and thriving Trust partnership. We benefit from fantastic relationships with our sister schools, meaning that there is great opportunity for networking, professional development and ultimately professional success at Moreton and beyond in our Trust.
We are a Trust that believes in a ‘talent-first’ approach, ensuring that we grow potential and see leadership opportunities as a logical step for those who make a real impact, giving fantastic career development opportunities at every turn. The Amethyst Trust is at the forefront of educational thinking, with innovative teaching with a knowledge-rich edge along with progressive ideas on feedback and staff wellbeing, including a very well received early finish on Fridays.
Our dedicated leadership team is here to support you in your professional development and ensure that you have the resources and opportunities to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Moreton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email moretonhr@aatrust.co.uk.
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