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Head of Food Technology
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ 31,650 - 49,084 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Head of Food Technology – Inclusive Secondary School – Swindon, Wiltshire – September 2025 Start
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: Leadership Scale L1–L5
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Food Technology teacher ready to lead a creative and growing department?
An inclusive and forward-thinking school in Swindon is seeking a Head of Food Technology to inspire the next generation of young chefs and nutrition-conscious learners. The school promotes hands-on learning, cross-curricular themes, and whole-child development.
The Role
As Head of Food Technology, you’ll lead planning, delivery, and assessment of a dynamic Food & Nutrition curriculum at KS3 and KS4. You'll be responsible for food safety standards, supervising specialist technicians, and ensuring excellent practical outcomes.
Responsibilities
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Curriculum leadership and planning
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Ensuring compliance with health, hygiene, and safety regulations
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Promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable food practices
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Managing departmental budgets and resources
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Overseeing extracurricular activities such as cooking clubs and competitions
Who You Are
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A qualified teacher (QTS) with specialist Food Tech experience
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Leadership or coordination experience in a D&T faculty
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Passionate about hands-on, practical teaching and life skills
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Up-to-date knowledge of food science, nutrition, and GCSE specifications
Why This School?
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Modern catering classroom and resources
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Collaborative, supportive leadership
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Strong emphasis on enrichment and inclusion
Staff Benefits
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Ongoing CPD and middle leadership training
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On-site parking, free meals, and fitness facilities
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Excellent career development opportunitiesBefore You Apply
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