Teacher/HOD of Food in Lincolnshire

Required for September 2026 or sooner. Salary details: MPS/UPS + possible TLR.

The Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic colleague to join our thriving and successful Food and Nutrition department. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, inspirational creative teacher, able to raise attainment, teach across the ability and age range and motivate pupils as well as being a good team player.

We are keen to cast the net wide and are looking to appoint an exceptional Food teacher, with Kelmscott values, to join our team. This role would suit an ECT at the very start of their career or an experienced practitioner and everything in between. For those taking on Head of Department responsibilities, a TLR would be available. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to gain excellent career experience and be part of our exciting continued professional development programme, tailored to their needs specifically.

Kelmscott School is a highly ambitious school in the heart of East London. Inclusion is at the very heart of all that we do. Our school motto is 'Putting Learning First' something that we hold dear. We also have a yearly mantra which this year is 'Excellence is not an act but a habit'. Colleagues at our school are very happy and as a result we have low staff turnover. Staff wellbeing and work life balance is a priority for us as we believe that our staff work at their best when they are also able to commit fully to their family and personal lives. We have flexible working for teaching staff where they work from anywhere during PPA time.

Behaviour of students at Kelmscott is impeccable. Our behaviour systems are designed to allow teachers to teach and our students to learn. Our classrooms are 'disruption free' something we would be happy to show you.

We received an ungraded inspection in January 2025, Ofsted saw two typical Kelmscott days and were highly impressed with what they saw. 'Behaviour is exemplary' and 'the curriculum is highly ambitious' are two soundbites from a very positive report indeed.

Vision: Our vision of teaching and learning at Kelmscott School is to ensure it provides the best possible opportunity for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their fullest potential. Our school is on an exciting journey which we would love for you to be part of. We have what we believe to be a number of unique selling points that all our visitors experience first-hand when they come to our school.

As well as a supportive and friendly environment, Kelmscott offers a range of interesting employee benefits including:

• Regular staff breakfast
• Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre
• Working from anywhere (WFA), one lesson per week during PPA.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 25th February by 12pm. An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient suitable applications are received. Interview date: Week beginning 9th March 2026.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted. For an application pack and further details, please visit the school website. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address: Akin Nidai – Assistant School Business Leader.

Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews.

Equal Opportunities: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.

To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting.