Head of Food

Summary:

Head of Food job opportunity with a school in North West London.

About the School:

A school located in North West London offers a forward-thinking, inclusive environment where students of all abilities achieve outstanding progress. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on pastoral care, it is a welcoming place for both students and staff.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Head of Food to lead the department and deliver an ambitious, globally minded curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4 students. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher to take on a leadership role and make a real impact on student outcomes and career pathways in the food and hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the Food department and its staff to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Deliver strong outcomes for students, particularly at GCSE level, and work with the Technology department to design an innovative Key Stage 3 curriculum.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching, assessment, and student progress to ensure continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain school policies, including health and safety, and ensure compliance with all procedures.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the department, including the effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Support staff development and ensure high-quality schemes of work, marking policies, and assessment strategies are in place.
• Promote the department’s profile within the school and engage with external partners, including higher education and industry bodies.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified teacher with experience in delivering successful food outcomes at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Strong leadership and management skills with experience in leading a subject area.
• Ability to develop and deliver a high-quality, broad, and relevant curriculum.
• Commitment to raising standards of student progress, especially for disadvantaged students and HAPs.
• Experience in teaching and learning strategies, including literacy and numeracy integration.

Preferred

• Experience in curriculum development and innovation.
• Background in hospitality or food industry, with the ability to inspire students towards related careers.
• Experience in staff appraisal, induction, and performance management.
• Familiarity with Ofsted standards and school improvement planning.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a.
• Excellent support for new colleagues, including well-established induction and CPD programmes.
• Access to staff fitness club and bike-to-work scheme.