See more Collapse

Head of Food Technology

1 month ago


United Kingdom Haydonschool Full time

Haydon is a large, friendly and creative school in North West London. We have been judged as good by OFSTED.We are looking for a passionate Head of Food Technology, to thrive in our supportive environment.Whether you are a new teacher looking to do your NQT year in a supportive and happy school where personal development is at the centre of everything we do, or a more experienced teacher looking for a school where your passion and ideas will be welcomed enthusiastically, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer :

  • Experienced Head of Faculty and excellent Performance Development structure.
  • Working in a large department
  • A modern D&T building that is well funded and well equipped
  • Developmental lesson observations instead of grading

What you can offer:

  • QTS
  • Ability to teach across all key stages
  • Creativity with lesson plans
  • Sharing best practice and teaching methods with the department and faculty

Reasons to work at Haydon school:

  • All teaching staff get a laptop;
  • Two-week October half-term holiday;
  • More generous upper pay scale;
  • Automatic pay progression up the main teaching pay scale;
  • High potential for career progression;
  • Department offices;
  • Only one directed meeting per week;
  • Meeting free weeks spaced out throughout the year and an encouragement to leave work early;
  • Flexible personalised CPD programme;
  • Subsidies for appropriate academic studies;
  • Discounted on site nursery places;
  • Staff social events;
  • Free on site flu vaccinations;
  • Long service award -Enjoy a well deserved day off with full pay during term time;
  • Free subscription to the Employee Assistance Programme for individual advice/counselling;
  • Free access to the Education Support Partnership for advice on work and personal matters;
  • Flexible working opportunities. Approx. 20% of teachers are part-time.
  • Family friendly Leave of Absence policy;
  • Balanced and well planned calendar - deadlines and parents evenings are well spaced out;
  • Only three data drops per year group per year and no written reports;
  • Email curfew (no evening, weekend and holiday emails);
  • Wide variety of extracurricular activities;
  • Opportunity to accompany students on trips in UK and abroad;
  • Working area in staff room with computers and printers;
  • Ample car parking on site;
  • Free tea and coffee;
  • Photocopiers in all subject areas;
  • Use of apps to reduce workload and increase collaborative sharing e.g. Satchel,SAMpeople, Google Drive;
  • Centralised data analysis department;
  • Support with exams - the school will pay exam fees and allow the exam to be taken at the school;
  • Receipt of personal deliveries to school;
  • Wellbeing awareness days;
  • Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work;
  • ECTs all have a subject specialist mentor and a teacher buddy;
  • Annual staff survey
  • Sabbatical and career break leave policy;
  • Staff garden;
  • Access to a well-equipped gym;
  • Non graded lesson observations;
  • Discounted membership at nearby Gym and Leisure Centre;
  • Opportunity to lead whole school projects;
  • Governor afternoon tea events for staff feedback

We have a very large sixth form and encourage our staff to teach to A-level.

Probation periods apply for both Teaching and non-teaching staff.

Please click on the ‘apply’ button below to complete the application form for this role. Joining Haydon might just be the best decision you ever made.

We reserve the right to interview as and when applications are received.

CVs will not be accepted

If you would like to discuss the post or require further information please contact, Stuart Mctiernan – smctiernan@haydonschool.com or Neil Taylor ntaylor4@haydonschool.com

Application and covering letter should be sent to hr@haydonschool.com

To find out why we’re so proud of Haydon School, visit our website now: or check us out on twitter @HaydonSchool

Haydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

To promote a safe environment for students, Haydon School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and regular volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below


  • United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time

    Are you passionate about the value of Food Technology within the curriculum? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Food Technology looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school. Your opportunity We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Food Technology, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for...


  • United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time

    Are you passionate about the value of Food Technology within the curriculum? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Food Technology looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school. Your opportunity We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Food Technology, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for...


  • United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time

    Are you passionate about the value of Food Technology within the curriculum? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Food Technology looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school. Your opportunity We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Food Technology, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for...


  • United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time

    Are you passionate about the value of Food Technology within the curriculum? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Food Technology looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school. Your opportunity We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Food Technology, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for...


  • United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time

    Are you passionate about the value of Food Technology within the curriculum? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Food Technology looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school. We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Food Technology, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for this core subject...


  • United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time

    Are you passionate about the value of Food Technology within the curriculum? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Food Technology looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school. We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Food Technology, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for this core subject...


  • United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time

    Are you passionate about the value of Food Technology within the curriculum? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Food Technology looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school. We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Food Technology, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for this core subject...


  • United Kingdom Merstham Park School Full time

    Are you passionate about the value of Food Technology within the curriculum? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Food Technology looking for a position in a growing forward thinking secondary school. We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Food Technology, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for this core subject...


  • United Kingdom Voyage Education Partnership Full time

    Head of Food Technology (George Spencer Academy) Salary: Main scale/UPS with TLR £3,124 Education Phase: Secondary Job Role: Teacher Working Pattern: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Interview Date: Monday 20 May 2024 About us Weare looking for an excellent teacher to work in a successful Design andTechnology Faculty. The ability to teach Food...


  • United Kingdom Voyage Education Partnership Full time €3,124

    Head of Food Technology (George Spencer Academy) Salary: Main scale/UPS with TLR £3,124 Education Phase: Secondary Job Role: Teacher Working Pattern: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Interview Date: Monday 20 May 2024 About us Weare looking for an excellent teacher to work in a successful Design andTechnology Faculty. The ability to teach Food...


  • United Kingdom Voyage Education Partnership Full time €3,124

    Head of Food Technology (George Spencer Academy) Salary: Main scale/UPS with TLR £3,124 Education Phase: Secondary Job Role: Teacher Working Pattern: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Interview Date: Monday 20 May 2024 About us Weare looking for an excellent teacher to work in a successful Design andTechnology Faculty. The ability to teach Food...


  • United Kingdom Food Careers Ltd Full time

    NPD Technologist - Food Manufacturing Salary circa £30,000 pa + 33 days holiday, including bank holidays Kent / Surrey - Days Monday to Friday Are you a Food Technology Graduate with at least 12 months Food NPD experience in the UK? We are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate who is passionate about food and has the determination to develop a successful...


  • United Kingdom Voyage Education Partnership Full time €3,124

    Head of Food Technology (George Spencer Academy) Education Phase: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Weare looking for an excellent teacher to work in a successful Design andTechnology Faculty. The ability to teach Food Technology at GCSE level andHospitality & Catering at level 2 are essential. To apply towork with Spencer Academies Trust, please...


  • United Kingdom Voyage Education Partnership Full time €3,124

    Head of Food Technology (George Spencer Academy) Education Phase: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Weare looking for an excellent teacher to work in a successful Design andTechnology Faculty. The ability to teach Food Technology at GCSE level andHospitality & Catering at level 2 are essential. To apply towork with Spencer Academies Trust, please...


  • United Kingdom Voyage Education Partnership Full time €3,124

    Head of Food Technology (George Spencer Academy) Education Phase: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Weare looking for an excellent teacher to work in a successful Design andTechnology Faculty. The ability to teach Food Technology at GCSE level andHospitality & Catering at level 2 are essential. To apply towork with Spencer Academies Trust, please...


  • United Kingdom AB Agri Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Head of Technology - AgTech Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across UK and Europe Do you have a passion for innovation and a drive to make a tangible impact in the AgTech industry? Join AB Agri as our Head of Technology - AgTech and spearhead the development of cutting-edge solutions that will shape the future of farming across multiple...


  • United Kingdom AB Agri Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Head of Technology - AgTech Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across UK and Europe Do you have a passion for innovation and a drive to make a tangible impact in the AgTech industry? Join AB Agri as our Head of Technology - AgTech and spearhead the development of cutting-edge solutions that will shape the future of farming across multiple...

  • Head of Technology

    4 weeks ago


    United Kingdom AB Agri Ltd Full time

    The Role & Key Responsibilities Job Title: Head of Technology - AgTech Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across UK and Europe Are you ready to lead the technological revolution in agriculture? Do you have a passion for innovation and a drive to make a tangible impact in the AgTech industry? Join AB Agri as our Head of Technology - AgTech and...

  • Head of Technology

    4 weeks ago


    United Kingdom AB Agri Ltd Full time

    The Role & Key Responsibilities Job Title: Head of Technology - AgTech Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across UK and Europe Are you ready to lead the technological revolution in agriculture? Do you have a passion for innovation and a drive to make a tangible impact in the AgTech industry? Join AB Agri as our Head of Technology - AgTech and...

  • Head of Technology

    4 weeks ago


    United Kingdom AB Agri Ltd Full time

    The Role & Key Responsibilities Job Title: Head of Technology - AgTech Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across UK and Europe Are you ready to lead the technological revolution in agriculture? Do you have a passion for innovation and a drive to make a tangible impact in the AgTech industry? Join AB Agri as our Head of Technology - AgTech and...