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Head of Food Technology
Required for January 2027
Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2A - £3,527
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated full-time Head of Food Technology. The successful candidate will be joining our school to lead one of our most effective, dedicated and popular subjects.
Food Technology is an extremely popular subject in the school and student conduct within lessons is exemplary. The Department is exceptionally well resourced and is committed to providing pupils with a wide range of enriching experiences beyond the classroom. Over the past academic year, staff have organised highly successful educational visits to both France and London, alongside leading a variety of engaging in-school initiatives, including a popular Community Tea Party. These opportunities help to bring the subject to life and foster pupils' wider cultural, social and personal development. Examination results have been extremely impressive across a number of years, due to the hard work and commitment of both staff and students. As well as KS3 Food Technology, we also teach the following qualifications across KS4 & KS5: -
GCSE Food & Nutrition
BTEC Level 2 Award Home Cooking Skills
AAQ Level 3 Food Science & Nutrition
This is a really exciting time to be joining our school and to have the opportunity of leading an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and supportive team. Applications are invited from committed and passionate Food Technology specialists, ideally with successful leadership experience, who are excited by the opportunity to play a key role within our thriving Catholic community. We are looking for a committed and talented practitioner who can bring the best out of others – staff and students alike.
