Hospitality & Catering Teacher | Thriving Secondary School | Wigan

Position: Hospitality & Catering Teacher
Location: Wigan
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Hospitality & Catering Teacher Role in a Thriving Secondary School

A Thriving Secondary School in Wigan is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Hospitality & Catering Teacher to join its successful Design and Technology faculty from September. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through a practical and engaging curriculum while joining a school that values creativity, innovation, and high-quality teaching.

The school has built a strong reputation for providing students with a broad and ambitious education that prepares them for future study and employment. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, modern specialist facilities, and a collaborative culture that encourages professional development and career progression.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Hospitality & Catering across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons that develop students' culinary skills, nutritional knowledge, food safety awareness, and understanding of the hospitality industry.

You will inspire students to develop confidence in food preparation, menu planning, customer service, and kitchen management while preparing them for GCSE and vocational qualifications. The department also provides opportunities for enrichment through cooking competitions, enterprise projects, industry partnerships, and catering events.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers who are passionate about delivering an engaging and industry-relevant curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Hospitality & Catering across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and vocational qualifications

• Maintain a safe and organised food technology environment

• Assess progress and provide high-quality feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support catering clubs, competitions, and enrichment activities

• Inspire students to develop valuable life and career skills

The School Environment

This Thriving Secondary School in Wigan provides a welcoming and ambitious learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full academic and personal potential. The school promotes creativity, resilience, and practical learning, ensuring students leave with the knowledge and skills needed for future success.

The Design and Technology faculty is a collaborative team of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering engaging lessons and outstanding outcomes. Staff enjoy excellent resources, supportive leadership, and clear opportunities for continued professional development.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Hospitality & Catering or Food Technology at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong practical and theoretical subject knowledge

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching KS5 or vocational Hospitality & Catering qualifications

• Industry experience within hospitality or catering

• Experience leading extracurricular cooking or enterprise activities

• A proven track record of delivering excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Hospitality & Catering Teacher role at a Thriving Secondary School in Wigan, please submit your CV as soon as possible.