27 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Food technology

Working pattern

Full time: Mon-Fri

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR plus TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Curriculum Leader of Food & Nutrition who is knowledgeable and passionate about their subject.

The existing leadership position has become available for someone with a proven track record of teaching high quality lessons across the ability range for 11–16-year-old children. You will not only lead a great team of teachers, but also a hardworking and knowledgeable team of technicians. You will also be responsible for curriculum planning, delivering in house CPD, and managing a wide range of resources. Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that every child, in every lesson, every day is achieving excellence.

The school is committed to supporting and investing in all staff with high quality CPD both internally and in a wider Hampshire and National context, ensuring staff are at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning.

Cove School is an 11-16 school and has over 1000 students on roll. It enjoys strong links with the local authority and has a vibrant CPD programme as described by Ofsted (Dec 2020) which includes an excellent developing leader’s programme and a dynamic teaching and learning community.

The dedicated Food Technology area is centrally located on the ground floor of Art & technology block and comprises two large food rooms, a dedicated prep. area and storage. Food technology is a well-equipped area with continual investment in upgrading ovens and general equipment.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

  • Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically
  • Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
  • Have excellent subject knowledge
  • Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils;year 7 to year 11
  • Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
  • Teach a standard timetable allocation (PPA and Leadership time assumed)
  • Lead the efficient running of the curriculum area, including, setting and marking examinations, leading departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks, delegating as appropriate
  • Actively safeguard and promote the health & safety, and welfare of children and staff
  • Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
  • Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

  • Good degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
  • Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject Curriculum up to GCSE
  • Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
  • Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice regarding health & safety
  • Good level of IT literacy
  • Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
  • Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
  • Excellent and effective classroom management skills
  • Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
  • Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines


What the school offers its staff

    • Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme
    • Access to Hampshire Local Authority, Subject Specific CPD and an in-house CPD
    • To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
    • A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
    • Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
    • Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'
    • Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’
    • Onsite parking
    • A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
    • A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings
    • Two-week Autumn half term
    • A leadership that cares and supports all staff



Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cove School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1010 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Cove School website
Email address
s.downham@coveschool.uk
Phone number
01252 542397
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Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

Arranging a visit to Cove School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.

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