Head of Food Technology

Job role

• Teacher
• Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Food technology

Working pattern

Full time, part time: There is some flexibility and the role could be 0.6, 0.8 or full time (19.5, 26 or 32.5 hours).

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M 1- UPS £32,916 (M1) - £51,048 (UPS3) + £3,523 (R3) before September ‘26 uplift

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and impactful Head of Food Technology to join our ambitious Technology and Arts Faculty from September 2026 or January 2027. This is a unique exciting opportunity to join a successful department and lead it from from excellent to world class. We are looking for candidates who relish the challenges and rewards of working in a highly ambitious school.

There is some flexibility and the role could be 0.6, 0.8 or full time (19.5, 26 or 32.5 hours).

About You

You are likely to have gained first rate teaching skills through your career or training. You will be able to bring to us a relentless drive for high standards and understanding of curriculum modelling. You will have QTS.

What the school offers its staff

If you join us, you will benefit from:

• Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding‘ Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)

• “This is an ambitious school that wants the very best for its pupils, both academically and pastorally”.

• “The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils”

• “Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. The school is calm and orderly because pupils understand the rules and routines in place.”

• The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.53)

• We believe in our leaders - we do not micro manage

• We develop our people

• Hardworking staff and students who want to do well

We can offer you

• Continuing Professional and Leadership development

• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas

• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers

• Onsite parking or easy access via public transport or onsite parking.

• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies

• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.

• Consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching

• Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co-planning

• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team

• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Amplify Education Recruitment Pack March 2026 (2).pdf - 750 KB (opens in new tab)Head of Food Tech Job Description and Person Specification June 26.docx.pdf - 203 KB (opens in new tab)