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Teacher of Food Technology
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.
1. Do you want to make a profound positive difference?
2. Have you got what it takes?
3. 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:
4. 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!
5. 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
6. You are joining ambitious team with a clear vision for the school
7. 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:
8. Gym access – onsite and completely free for staff
9. Access to the highly competitive Teacher’s Pension Scheme
10. Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays.
11. 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.
12. Access to the Tusker Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
13. 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!
14. Cycle to Work Scheme
15. Free Financial Support Service from Barclays
16. Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff
17. Access to free Counselling sessions following an initial confidential consultation.
18. 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.
‘This vacancy is being managed by Hays Education, on behalf of the Learning without Limits Academy Trust. Please contact Mike Sherwin at Hays Education for a full application pack including job description and person specification. Full contact details can be located within the 'Apply' section; please log in or register to view’
Closing date: as soon as possible and by 9am Wednesday 7th January 2025
For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed application forms. CVs and resumes will not be considered
Safeguarding Statement
The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Social Media Checks
As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.
Diversity Statement
As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.