Head of Food & Design Technology


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E11 3NN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Head of Design Technology & Food with the energy, vision, and commitment to lead the department and teach pupils of all ages and abilities up to and including GCSE. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a strong and effective department within our successful all-through school. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of an ambitious, inclusive, and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, combining strategic leadership, curriculum development, and high-quality teaching to ensure excellent outcomes for all students. We are looking for a candidate who can inspire both pupils and staff, foster creativity and innovation within the curriculum, and make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school. If you believe you can make a positive difference, further details and application forms are available from the Headteacher’s PA at the school.

What the school offers its staff

An employee assistance programme through which you can access up to 3 free counselling

sessions per year with BACP accredited counsellors

• Access to the ‘Techscheme’ which enables you to purchase the latest technology pre-tax

• Access to the ‘Cyclescheme’ which enables you to purchase bicycles pre-tax

• One paid wellbeing day off each year for staff who have been with us for two terms

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management

• An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and creative team

• A two-week October half-term break

• One paid wellbeing day off each year for staff who have been with us for two terms

• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

• An opportunity to think and work within practice that is centred on the whole child, from 3.5

months to 16 years

• A complimentary termly lunch for all staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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