Head of Food Technology

St John's Catholic Comprehensive; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's Catholic Comprehensive is seeking a committed Food Technology specialist to lead a dynamic department. The role calls for strong leadership to inspire both staff and students within our Catholic community.

You will drive curricular excellence, develop enriching experiences, and foster a culture of high expectations and collaboration across KS3–KS5 settings.

Qualifications

• Applications are invited from committed and passionate Food Technology specialists.
• Ideally with successful leadership experience to drive a team.
• Join a Catholic community and lead a forward-thinking department.

Responsibilities

• Lead an enthusiastic and supportive Food Technology team.
• Play a key role within the Catholic school community and culture.
• Bring out the best in staff and students through strong leadership.

Skills

Food Technology

Leadership experience

Job description

Food Technology is an extremely popular subject in the schooland student conduct within lessons is exemplary. The Department is exceptionally well resourcedand is committed to providing pupils with a wide range of enriching experiencesbeyond the classroom. Over the past academic year, staff have organised highlysuccessful educational visits to both France and London, alongside leading avariety of engaging in-school initiatives, including a popular Community TeaParty. These opportunities help to bring the subject to life and foster pupils'wider cultural, social and personal development. Examination results have beenextremely impressive across a number of years, due to the hard work andcommitment of both staff and students. As well as KS3 Food Technology, we also teachthe following qualifications across KS4 & KS5: -

• GCSE Food &Nutrition
• BTEC Level 2 AwardHome Cooking Skills
• AAQ Level 3 FoodScience & Nutrition

This is a really exciting time to be joining our schooland to have the opportunity of leading an enthusiastic, forward-thinking andsupportive team. Applications are invited from committedand passionate Food Technology specialists, ideally with successful leadershipexperience, who are excited by the opportunity to play a key role within our thrivingCatholic community. We are looking for a committed and talented practitioner whocan bring the best out of others – staff and students alike.