Head of Food Tech - Hackney

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Food Technology for a secondary school in Hackney, starting in January 2026. The role is full-time and involves leading a supportive department. Candidates should possess creativity and flexibility, along with relevant teaching experience. The minimum pay rate is negotiable, and the position may become a permanent role. Interested applicants should send their CV to learn more about this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and providing cover for various subjects.
• Head of Food Technology experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team and department in a secondary school.
• Develop creative and effective lesson plans for students.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Summary

Head of Food Technology required - January 2026- Secondary School, Hackney

Summarise: An outstanding Secondary School is seeking a Head of Food Technology to join their growing team.

About the School

• Mixed secondary School
• Supportive team and department.
• Department with a collaborative approach to planning, delivery, and assessment
• Behaviour at the school is well-managed and students value their education.
• The school provides pastoral responsibilities to staff and a range of CPD sessions.

Contract / Position Details

• Location Hackney
• Position - Head of Food Technology- 5 Days a week
• Type of work - Agency - Temp to perm.
• Start date - ASAP.
• Duration / Likely Duration - Full time on-going - End of academic year.
• End date - Minimum end of academic year however likely to be extended.
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/part-time - full-time
• Minimum rate of pay - Negotiable.
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3:00pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Be creative, patient, and willing to think outside of the box.
• Previous experience with providing cover in a variety of subjects.

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold the right to work in the country of the role.
• DBS certificates
• Head of Food Technology experience
• Provide specific references.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this teaching position, please send your CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.