Head of Food Prep & Nutrition

Job Title:

Head of Design Technology and Food and Nutrition
Area:
Waltham Forest, East London

Start Date:

September 2026
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2c (Outer London)

Working hours:

Full Time

Brief description:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead a creative department, drive high quality curriculum delivery and support students in developing technical, practical and problem solving skills.

About the school:

A mixed secondary setting with a broad curriculum, strong values and a focus on academic progress, personal development and high expectations for all learners.

About the role:

A full time leadership position managing design technology and food and nutrition, guiding curriculum development, supporting high quality teaching and overseeing departmental improvement.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

Lead the department and support staff development
Drive curriculum quality across DT and food and nutrition
Promote high standards of teaching, learning and achievement

Requirements
- The ideal candidate would have:

Strong subject knowledge across DT and food and nutrition
Leadership experience or readiness to step into leadership
The ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people