Head of Food Technology / Subject Leader of Food
Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Start Date: January 2027 (or later for the right candidate / notice period dependent)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Fringe Main / Upper Pay Scale (£32,987 - £45,214 per annum) + TLR Allowance
Subject Focus: Food Technology, Food Preparation & Nutrition, Hospitality & Catering (KS3 & KS4)
Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an ambitious, innovative, and experienced Subject Leader of Food Technology to lead a successful, determined, and supportive learning area at an inclusive secondary school located in Kings Langley, starting in January 2027 (with flexibility for a later start date to accommodate the right candidate's notice period).
About the School & Department
Rebuilt under the Priority School Building Programme with state-of-the-art facilities, the Design and Technology learning area features six large purpose-built rooms- including two dedicated, fully equipped food technology rooms with attached storage, preparation facilities, and Clevertouch interactive whiteboards. The successful department is supported by dedicated technicians and boasts a strong track record of student achievement, including regional successes in the Big Bang prize and the Rotary Young Chef competition.
As a national lead school in Character Education (awarded the National Character Kitemark Plus), the school places a strong emphasis on building values, resilience, and moral fortitude so that students are equipped to \"make the right choices\" and flourish both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities & Leadership
- Departmental Leadership: Work alongside the Learning Area Leader of Technology to lead, manage, and develop the Food Technology curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across KS3 and KS4.
- Curriculum & Data Strategy: Plan an ambitious, progressive curriculum covering food preparation, nutrition, food safety, and culinary techniques; lead on the analysis of student attainment data to drive progress.
- GCSE & Practical Success: Deliver engaging lessons preparing students for GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition and vocational pathways, fostering a hands-on love for cooking and nutrition.
- Health & Safety & Resource Management: Ensure rigorous health and safety compliance across culinary spaces, managing subject resources and budget procurement effectively.
- Staff Mentoring & Collaboration: Provide coaching, mentoring, and support for colleagues and trainees within the department to foster professional growth.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an educator who:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent secondary teaching qualification.
- Holds a relevant degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Home Economics, or Hospitality.
- Has proven experience teaching Food Technology and Nutrition across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 within a UK secondary school.
- Shares the school's core vision of character formation, inclusion, and academic excellence.
- Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, organisational capability, and high standards for student behaviour and practical discipline.
- Possesses up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen health and safety, and statutory safeguarding practices.
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Head Of Food Technology in Kings Langley employer: Choice Teachers
Choice Teachers is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Business and Marketing Lecturers in Bolton. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative culture that fosters innovation and creativity in teaching. The college's commitment to student success and community engagement makes it a rewarding place to inspire the next generation of business leaders.
