Head of Food & Curriculum Innovation

Kingsdown School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsdown School in Swindon is seeking a resilient, creative leader to head the Design and Technology/Food department. You will raise attainment, monitor progress, and develop an ambitious curriculum with high-quality practical schemes of work.

The role offers bespoke leadership training and a workload-sensitive culture, with autonomy to shape the department within the River Learning Trust and Kingsdown School.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering excellent outcomes in Design and Technology or Food Preparation and Nutrition.
• Creative, research-driven approach to the Food curriculum and practical schemes of work.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and lead department-level change.

Responsibilities

• Raise standards of pupil attainment across year groups.
• Monitor and support student progress through curriculum development.
• Lead and develop department colleagues with autonomy.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

DT/Food expertise

Mentoring

Job description

Kingsdown School in Swindon is seeking a resilient, creative leader to head the Design and Technology/Food department. You will raise attainment, monitor progress, and develop an ambitious curriculum with high-quality practical schemes of work.

The role offers bespoke leadership training and a workload-sensitive culture, with autonomy to shape the department within the River Learning Trust and Kingsdown School.