Head of Food and Nutrition

Southam College; Bascote Heath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southam College invites applications for a Head of Food and Nutrition to lead the department in our new state-of-the-art building. The post is 1fte and required from Easter 2027, with a focus on inspiring learners and maintaining our high standards.

You will join the Technology Department in an Outstanding school, part of Stowe Valley MAT, driving innovative approaches to food education and curriculum development for GCSE and post-16 courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food and Nutrition curriculum across KS4 and KS5.
• Oversee a wide range of courses within Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
• Develop exciting and engaging learning experiences within a collaborative department.

Job description

Southam College

Welsh Road West

Southam, CV47 0JW

Tel: [phone]

www.southamcollege.com

Headteacher: M Mason

Head of Food and Nutrition

TLR2a £3,651

1fte

Required from Easter 2027

It is an exciting time to join our school, with our new state of the art building recently opening.

Southam College is a high performing and oversubscribed 11-18 School set in the heart of Warwickshire close to Coventry, Leamington, Banbury and Leicester. In 2021 we were rated 'Outstanding' for the third time by Ofsted. We are determined to build on this success by continuing to:

• Raising achievement at GCSE and ‘A’ level
• Developing our Learning and Teaching skills
• Enhancing the range of Memorable Experiences available to our students

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our successful team. We are seeking a dynamic, passionate Head of Food to join our highly successful Technology Department at Southam College. The successful applicant will benefit from brand new state of the art facilities and equipment in our new school building. The successful applicant will also oversee a wide range of courses at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 and join a collaborative and supportive department and will be an inspirational forward thinker with a focus on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences and a belief in our ‘can do’ culture where anything is possible. You will be a talented teacher, with excellent subject knowledge and be well informed on current educational developments and initiatives. Passion is at the heart of our practice and it is essential that you have the ability to enthuse and motivate those around you. Be the best you can be!

At our school we value all our staff and every one of our 1640 students and see the investment in our staff as crucial as we look to build on previous successes for our students and across the school. We have an exemplary induction programme which provides an excellent foundation for career progression. We are part of Stowe Valley MAT, which is led by Southam College. This has further enhanced our ability to offer inspirational and supportive leadership and CPD for all of our staff.

If you are:

• passionate about your subject
• keen to teach motivated and enthusiastic students
• really want to make a difference to the lives of young people

The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Registered Office: Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW

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