Overview

Location: Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6RZ

Grade: MPS/UPS + TLR 2A

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Our values are summed up in our school motto: “Fide, Labore, Caritate”, and all members of our school community live out these values – faith, hard work, and kindness – every day, making Cardinal Hume a very special community to work in for our staff, and to be educated in for our students. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in May 2024 by Ofsted, and in 2019 by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, Cardinal Hume Catholic School is a high-performing, 11-18 academy which serves the East of Gateshead. We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North-East of England, which will have 48 schools. Thus, there are a number of opportunities for CPD and collaborative work. Furthermore, a comprehensive and bespoke support and induction programme is provided for all new staff.

Role purpose

We wish to appoint a dynamic, well qualified, and highly effective teacher to the position of Head of Food and Nutrition. This is a key area of our thriving curriculum, with the scope for future curriculum growth. The subject is delivered to all pupils at Key Stage 3, and offers very popular GCSE Food and Nutrition and Catering & Hospitality pathways. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an established and supportive team of colleagues and will have the benefit of our modern building and specialist rooms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Food and Nutrition curriculum across Key Stage 3 with opportunities for growth.
• Oversee GCSE Food and Nutrition and Catering & Hospitality pathways.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support teaching and learning in the department and across the school.
• Contribute to school-wide CPD and curriculum development within the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust.

Qualifications and attributes

• Dynamic, well qualified, and highly effective teacher.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative, supportive team in a high-performing 11–18 academy.

Benefits and working environment

• Opportunity to develop within an established team and benefit from modern facilities and specialist rooms.
• Access to extensive CPD and collaborative opportunities within the Trust.

How to apply

For further details about the school, please visit https://www.cardinalhume.com/ or contact Mrs B Davies at bdavies@chs.bwcet.com for more information or to arrange a visit.

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website https://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Friday 10th October 2025

Interview date: TBC

Start date: January 2026

Safeguarding and equality

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.