Job Description
Head of Food Technology – Inclusive Secondary School – Swindon, Wiltshire – September 2025 Start\nLocation: Swindon, Wiltshire\nSalary: Leadership Scale L1–L5\nContract Type: Full-Time, Permanent\n\nAre you an experienced Food Technology teacher ready to lead a creative and growing department?\n\nAn inclusive and forward-thinking school in Swindon is seeking a Head of Food Technology to inspire the next generation of young chefs and nutrition-conscious learners. The school promotes hands-on learning, cross-curricular themes, and whole-child development.\n\nThe Role\nAs Head of Food Technology, you’ll lead planning, delivery, and assessment of a dynamic Food & Nutrition curriculum at KS3 and KS4. You'll be responsible for food safety standards, supervising specialist technicians, and ensuring excellent practical outcomes.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n * \n\n Curriculum leadership and planning\n\n * \n\n Ensuring compliance with health, hygiene, and safety regulations\n\n * \n\n Promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable food practices\n\n * \n\n Managing departmental budgets and resources\n\n * \n\n Overseeing extracurricular activities such as cooking clubs and competitions\n\nWho You Are\n\n * \n\n A qualified teacher (QTS) with specialist Food Tech experience\n\n * \n\n Leadership or coordination experience in a D&T faculty\n\n * \n\n Passionate about hands-on, practical teaching and life skills\n\n * \n\n Up-to-date knowledge of food science, nutrition, and GCSE specifications\n\nWhy This School?\n\n * \n\n Modern catering classroom and resources\n\n * \n\n Collaborative, supportive leadership\n\n * \n\n Strong emphasis on enrichment and inclusion\n\nStaff Benefits\n\n * \n\n Ongoing CPD and middle leadership training\n\n * \n\n On-site parking, free meals, and fitness facilities\n\n * \n\n Excellent career development opportunities