Location: Bicester
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR
An ambitious and student-centred secondary school in Bicester is recruiting a Head of Food & Nutrition to lead a dynamic and growing department. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a subject that supports both academic learning and practical life skills for all students.
What Makes This Role Unique:
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Modern kitchen spaces and dedicated support for practical learning
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High student engagement and curriculum flexibility
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Regular opportunities to link with local businesses and food professionals
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SLT committed to promoting healthy living and real-world skills
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Additional opportunity for a pastoral role such as KS3 Wellbeing Lead
In This Role You Will:
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Design and lead a progressive Food & Nutrition curriculum across KS3–KS4
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Manage schemes of work, resources and practical assessments
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Build a culture of excellence in coursework and creative cooking
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Coordinate events like cook-offs, food fairs and community outreach
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Support wider student development through a pastoral leadership focus
The Successful Applicant Will:
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Be a confident, skilled Food Technology teacher with leadership experience
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Have a passion for nutrition, creativity, and student-centred teaching
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Bring energy and initiative to department growth and team development
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Be open to leading a form or pastoral group and supporting holistic development
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Possess an Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)