Teacher of Food Technology - South Wigston High School

Full Time Permanent To start from January 2026 (or ASAP thereafter) MPS/UPS

We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Food Technology to join our friendly and talented team from January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to deliver Design Technology and/or Art.

If you have a passion and talent for Food Technology and want to inspire and motivate students, we would love to hear from you. Applications are encouraged from teachers at all stages of their career - you may be an ambitious, high flyer who is relatively new to the profession or someone who has been teaching for a few years but is ready for a new challenge. This is a place where the best teachers and leaders can make a huge difference to the outcomes of our students. Regardless of experience we offer excellent training opportunities and the chance to quickly progress within the school.

The Department for Education reflected on their recent visit to South Wigston High School but stating 'I was delighted to see the ambition you have for the school and your students. We went round a number of lessons, particularly in Years 7 and 11, and it was impressive to see the students' immaculate behaviour, the pride they have in being part of the school and their focus on the work their teachers were presenting them'. DfE 2025

It is a very exciting time to join us at South Wigston High School. We are excited about the next chapter of our school's development and are passionate about creating an environment that supports all students to grow into ambitious, determined, and respectful adults.

Do you want to make a profound positive difference? Have you got what it takes? Would you like to be part of something special?

If so, join our team at South Wigston High School for a career without limits.

We promise: * That every day you'll get the opportunity to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back. Our students are amazing… that's a promise! *To support you professionally and personally by providing excellent professional development within our supportive community where staff debate teaching and learning. In additional to our academy based CPD, staff can also opt into Trust led professional development * You are joining ambitious team with a clear vision for the school * A stable, dedicated and experienced leadership team that are committed to ensuring the future success for all at South Wigston High School

Why work for us? You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.

As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we'll facilitate this wherever we can. We're keen to ensure our Trust works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented demographics.

Our staff benefits package includes: * Gym access - onsite and completely free for staff * Access to the highly competitive Teacher's Pension Scheme * Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays. * Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions. * Access to the Tusker Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme * Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more! * Cycle to Work Scheme * Free Financial Support Service from Barclays * Eye Test Vouchers - Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff * Access to free Counselling sessions following an initial confidential consultation. * Free onsite parking

This has to be the right move for you - we strongly recommend that you visit South Wigston High School before applying to see why this is such an exciting opportunity.

Please contact Mike Sherwin for a full application pack including job description and person specification.

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Closing date: as soon as possible and by 9am Wednesday 7th January 2025

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