Head of Food, Nutrition & Technology - Maternity cover

Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR for the right candidate
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + TLR for the right candidate

Head of Food, Nutrition & Technology - Maternity cover job summary

An excellent opportunity at Putteridge High School

Head of Food, Nutrition & Technology - Maternity cover

MPS/UPS + TLR for the right candidate

Start Date: May 2026

We are looking for an outstanding Leader to join our team to lead our Food, Nutrition & Technology department.

We are looking for a Teacher who has vision and passion, someone who really wants to help build first class futures for our students and continue to develop our strong department.

If you have any questions about this role please email: hr@putteridgehigh.org

Deadline for applications is midday on Friday 27th February 2026, interviews will take place shortly after.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 27th February 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

Visit our website: http://www.putteridgehigh.org

Follow us on Twitter:@PutteridgeHSch

Follow us on Facebook:@Putteridgehighschool

Please visit our 'Why work for us? page on our website for further information

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools

Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.

We welcome visits from prospective staff. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact HR, on: 01582 745917 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Putteridge High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Putteridge High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-high-school-luton

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