Head of Food Technology & Nutrition – Lead Curriculum

Walsall Council; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension (LGPS or TPS)

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD opportunities

TLR progression

Job summary

E-ACT West Walsall Academy in Walsall is seeking a Head of Food and Nutrition to lead the new Food Technology curriculum, champion healthy eating, and raise teaching standards across the academy.

You will shape the vision, design engaging learning experiences, and manage the department to deliver outstanding lessons and pupil progress. The role includes scheme development, professional development, and contributing to school improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
• Degree in subject specialism
• Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons
• Effective classroom management

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the development and management of teaching within your area
• Identify areas for development and improvement linked to the Academy improvement plan, SEF, national and local initiatives
• Develop and monitor schemes of work for your area across the academy in liaison with your department and to ensure the successful implementation which meets curriculum requirements and differentiated to reflect student needs
• Have an overview of, and contribute to the planning and delivery of continuous professional development and training related to your area
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and achievement against targets in your area

Education

Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent

Degree in subject specialism

Job description

E-ACT West Walsall Academy in Walsall is seeking a Head of Food and Nutrition to lead the new Food Technology curriculum, champion healthy eating, and raise teaching standards across the academy.

You will shape the vision, design engaging learning experiences, and manage the department to deliver outstanding lessons and pupil progress. The role includes scheme development, professional development, and contributing to school improvement.