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Head of Department - Food
KS3/4/5
Full Time
Tonbridge, Kent
Start Date: September 2026
Contract or Permanent position available
MPS TLR2A
I am currently working with an excellent Grammar School in the Tonbridge area who are looking to appoint an outstanding Lead Teacher of Food & Nutrition to join their team from the new academic year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and passionate Food & Nutrition teacher who is looking to take the next step within a highly successful and well-resourced department. The role will involve teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students within a high-achieving and supportive school environment.
The school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, student engagement, and staff development, with a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and high-quality teaching and learning. Food & Nutrition is a particularly popular and successful subject area within the school, consistently achieving excellent GCSE outcomes.
The department benefits from:
Modern, purpose-built facilities
A collaborative and supportive Design & Technology team
Highly motivated and engaged students
Strong leadership and ongoing CPD opportunities
Excellent progression and development pathwaysThe school would be particularly interested in speaking with candidates who:
Have experience teaching Food & Nutrition at KS3 and KS4
Are passionate about delivering engaging and inspiring lessons
Are looking to progress into leadership or further develop existing leadership experience
Have strong curriculum knowledge and a creative approach to teachingThe salary on offer is highly competitive and reflects the level of responsibility within the post.
If this could be of interest, I would be very happy to arrange a confidential conversation and provide further details regarding the school, department, and package.
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