Head of Food Technology

WAYMAN Education; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking secondary school in Bath is seeking a skilled and creative Food Technology teacher to lead its department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to foster a curriculum focused on healthy living and creativity while collaborating with local businesses and supporting student engagement. The position comes with a supportive leadership team and career development pathways.

Benefits

Supportive senior leadership team

Opportunities for curriculum innovation

Career development pathways including NPQ support

Qualifications

• Experienced Food Tech teacher ready for a leadership role.
• Passionate about food education and healthy living.
• Confident in leading a team and managing departmental strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food Technology department, ensuring high-quality delivery and outcomes.
• Design and implement a curriculum reflecting healthy living and creativity.
• Manage department budgets and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Food Education

Curriculum Development

Job description

Location: Bath
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Bath is seeking a skilled and creative teacher to lead the Food Technology department. This is an exciting leadership opportunity in a school that prioritises both academic achievement and life skills education, and fosters strong pastoral care throughout.

What You Can Expect:

• Fully equipped food rooms with modern resources and appliances

• Supportive senior leadership team and collaborative DT department

• Opportunities for curriculum innovation and partnerships with local businesses

• Career development pathways including NPQ support

• Potential to oversee a pastoral team or run enrichment programmes

Role Overview:

• Lead the Food Technology department, ensuring high-quality delivery and outcomes

• Design and implement a curriculum that reflects healthy living, culture, and creativity

• Coordinate practical coursework and ensure strong student engagement

• Manage department budgets, resources, and technician support

• Lead on a pastoral area such as transition, wellbeing or pupil premium intervention

The Successful Candidate Will Be:

• An experienced Food Tech teacher ready for a leadership role

• Passionate about food education, healthy living, and skills for life

• Confident in leading a team and managing departmental strategy

• Interested in whole-school leadership and curriculum development

• Enhanced DBS required