Head of Food & Nutrition

Cook up a fantastic teaching career in a refreshing environment! We’re looking for an inspiring, creative and experienced Head of Food & Nutrition to join one of our private schools in the beautiful Channel Islands. In this permanent role you will join a fantastic school, which enjoys great facilities and an outstanding caring Christian environment. You will head up a dedicated team with a genuine desire to create positive experiences and enhanced learning through collaborative working. There is also the potential of additional responsibility. An inspirational and passionate Head of Food & Nutrition, you will lead and manage your department to teach Food & Nutrition across all the secondary key stages, ensuring high standards of education whilst producing passionate and successful young students. You must be a well-qualified Food Nutrition/Food Technology teacher, with a passion for your subject and experience teaching KS3, KS4 and possibly KS5. You will also be highly motivated and dynamic with proven leadership skills, as you will play a key part in achieving the school’s strategic vision. This Head of Food & Nutrition role is a offered as a permanent placement with fantastic benefits from September 2025. Benefits: Competitive salary, plus potential additional responsibility up to £5,980.41 pa Relocation package (up to £3,(Apply online only) for single candidates/£5,(Apply online only) for families) Reimbursement of flights/a nights accommodation in the Channel Islands to secure accommodation prior to starting Rewarding job working in the most beautiful, warmest islands of the UK Dedicated consultant to support your journey to the Island. Skills and requirements: QTS Right to work in the UK DBS on the update service (or willing to apply) Solid background teaching Food and Nutrition Inspirational, driven and passionate teacher Proven leadership skills Available to start in September. Teaching in the Channel Islands is an easier transition than you might think and could be just the adventure you\’re waiting for. So, if you feel you have the relevant skills, experience and passion, we would love to hear from you. At Red Lester we specialise in supporting schools in the Channel Islands to find the right teachers within the primary, secondary, FE and SEN sectors. We offer teachers the opportunity to work in the most beautiful islands within the UK, supporting them from initial application right through to starting their new role and settling into life on the Island