Head of Department – Food & Nutrition

Job Title:

Head of Department – Food & Nutrition

• Head of Department – Food
• KS3/4/5
• Full Time
• Sevenoaks, Kent
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026
• Contract or Permanent position available
• MPS TLR2A

I am currently working with an excellent Grammar School in the Sevenoaks area who are looking to appoint an outstanding Lead Teacher of Food & Nutrition to join their team from the new academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and passionate Food & Nutrition teacher who is looking to take the next step within a highly successful and well‑resourced department. The role will involve teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students within a high‑achieving and supportive school environment.

The school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, student engagement, and staff development, with a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and high‑quality teaching and learning. Food & Nutrition is a particularly popular and successful subject area within the school, consistently achieving excellent GCSE outcomes.

The department benefits from:

• Modern, purpose‑built facilities
• A collaborative and supportive Design & Technology team
• Highly motivated and engaged students
  
  Strong leadership and ongoing CPD opportunities
• Excellent progression and development pathways

The school would be particularly interested in speaking with candidates who:

• Have experience teaching Food & Nutrition at KS3 and KS4
• Are passionate about delivering engaging and inspiring lessons
• Are looking to progress into leadership or further develop existing leadership experience
• Have strong curriculum knowledge and a creative approach to teaching
• Must hold Teacher Qualifications (QTS)

The salary on offer is highly competitive and reflects the level of responsibility within the post.

If this could be of interest, I would be very happy to arrange a confidential conversation and provide further details regarding the school, department, and package.