Bedford High School
Manchester Road
Leigh
WN7 2LU
Qualified Teacher Pay Scale
Will accept both Full time OR Part time applications
Permanent
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, talented, and energetic teacher of Food starting in April 2026.
At Bedford, we aim to deliver Food lessons that reflect the needs of daily life; our lessons will give our students vital life skills that enable them to feed themselves and others safely, affordably and nutritiously, now and later in life. Through practical Food lessons, we develop transferable skills such as independence, confidence and resilience whilst developing culinary skills using a huge range of preparation and cooking techniques. Our hope is that through Food Studies, students are provided with a context through which to explore the richness, pleasure and variety that food adds to life.
At Key Stage 3, Food is taught as part of a Design Technology carousel, with pupils spending 12 weeks in Food every academic year. At Key Stage 4, pupils’ study WJEC Hospitality and Catering, a dynamic, practical course that is a popular option for Bedford pupils.
The Food department currently comprises of a friendly and supportive team of 2 teachers and a full-time technician. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team.
Applications forms are returnable to the school.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk or 01942 909009.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding.
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