Head of Food

South Bromsgrove High, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Design and technology, Health and social care
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2:1

Head of Food job summary

Head of Food

We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and forward-thinking subject leader to join our thriving Food Department. The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring both students and colleagues, and committed to driving excellence across both academic and vocational pathways.

You will be joining a high-performing team with a track record of outstanding outcomes. Demand for GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition has increased by over 50%. We currently run two GCSE groups in Year 10 and two in Year 11, and from September this will expand to three groups in Year 10, reflecting the continued strength and popularity of the subject. We are also keen to hear the successful applicant’s thoughts on the potential development of a food-related course at Key Stage 5 and how this could further enhance our curriculum offer.

The department benefits from excellent facilities, including fully equipped catering spaces that support high‑quality practical teaching and innovative curriculum design.

Food lessons are exceptionally well supported by a dedicated Technology Technician, whose number one priority is ensuring that all Food lessons run smoothly and efficiently. This provides the ideal foundation for a leader who is ready to build on our success and continue expanding the department’s reach and impact.

For more details, please see full job description

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

South Bromsgrove High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service. South Bromsgrove High Academy Trust is a charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with Company Number 8565135 whose Registered Office is at Charford Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3NL

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About South Bromsgrove High

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1355 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Bromsgrove High website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-bromsgrove-high

Thank you for your interest in South Bromsgrove High. ‘South’, as our school is affectionately known is a high performing academy and for many years students of all abilities have achieved results at GCSE and A level above local and national averages.
We have high expectations of all our students, and aim to equip them with the skills and experience which will enable them to be successful in the next stage of life. This may involve moving into our very successful
Sixth Form and on to university, or taking a route with more bespoke training, an apprenticeship or work-related study.
Each year we learn of former students who are happy in their careers and who remind us that the foundations for their success were laid during their time with us.
In our last Ofsted Inspection we were graded as ‘Good’ for Overall Effectiveness, with Leadership & Management, the Sixth Form and Personal Development all deemed to be ‘Outstanding’. The opening
sentences from our Ofsted report note that “South Bromsgrove High school leaders and pupils share the same high aspirations” and “Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and courteous”. Inspectors also wrote that “Leaders prioritise pupils’ personal development. The extra-curricular programme is rich
and diverse” and “Significantly high numbers of pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme”. Each year we have around 500 students participating in Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and
for some parents, our experience in the Award, and the fact that we have an amazing success rate is an important consideration in applying for South.
An important aspect of our work at South Bromsgrove is the development of highly effective teachers and leaders. As lead school within the South Bromsgrove Teacher Training Partnership, we run successful
School Direct Initial Teacher Training programmes. Our work in the provision of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for school leaders over a number of years has led the school to build strong
partnerships nationally and locally. Our work supports serving and aspirant school leaders at all levels in developing the knowledge and expertise to secure the very best outcomes for the students and
communities they serve. This means that we attract and develop the highest quality teachers who are motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to achieve their potential.

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