Head of Food Technology – Secondary Academy | Birmingham
📍 Birmingham
💷 MPS/UPS + TLR
🕒 Full Time | Permanent
🚀 September 2026 Start
are proud to be working with a thriving secondary academy in Birmingham to recruit an ambitious and inspiring Head of Food Technology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Food specialist ready to lead a successful department and drive outstanding teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4.
The academy is looking for a dynamic leader who can bring creativity, innovation, and energy into the classroom while developing a curriculum that engages and challenges students of all abilities.
The Role
As Head of Food Technology, you will:
Lead and develop the Food Technology curriculum across the department
Deliver engaging and practical lessons that inspire students
Drive achievement and raise standards across KS3 and KS4
Support and mentor teaching staff within the department
Promote a positive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment
Play a key role in the wider Design & Technology faculty
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
Have experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level
Demonstrate strong leadership or department management experience
Be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning
Have excellent classroom management and communication skills
Be committed to raising outcomes and student engagement
The Academy Offers
A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
Excellent facilities and well-equipped Food Technology classrooms
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A welcoming and inclusive school community
Competitive salary with TLR available
If you are an enthusiastic Food Technology teacher ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
To hear more please call/whatsapp on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to