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Head of Technology and Lead for Food Tech – Permanent (Full Time) - ASAP or January – Braintree – £54,394 – £57,137

Head of Technology and Lead for Food Tech – The Role

Based near Braintree, we have a fantastic secondary school on the hunt for a Head of Technology and Lead for Food Tech to start ASAP or in January. The school are looking for an experienced Food Technology specialist to lead their highly committed Technology Faculty (Textiles, Food, Product Design and Ceramics) and teach Food Tech up to and including G.C.S.E. You will effectively lead and manage the curriculum area, providing strategic leadership to colleagues to ensure the smooth running and development within the department.

Head of Technology and Lead for Food Tech – The School

This secondary school near Braintree caters to 723 pupils ranging between the ages of 11 to 16. Aspiration, Diversity and Endeavour summarise the values and ethos of the school as they look to ensure all students develop as purposeful members of society. They also received a ‘Good’ rating in their most recent Ofsted inspection for quality of education, leadership and management and personal development in 2024.

The key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Technology Faculty, including Textiles, Food, Product Design and Ceramics
• Teaching Food Tech up to and including G.C.S.E level
• Providing strategic leadership to colleagues to ensure the smooth running and development within the department

Requirements for the role include:

• QTS and experience teaching Food Tech up to G.C.S.E level essential

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.