Subject Lead for Food, Nutrition, Hospitality and Catering

Rugby Free Secondary School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - UPS3 (TLR for Subject Lead Responsibility), Fulltime, 32.5 hours per week

Subject Lead for Food, Nutrition, Hospitality and Catering job summary

Salary	MPS-UPS3	£32,916 - £51,048 FTE (TLR for Subject Lead Responsibility)
Hours	32.5 hours per week, Fulltime
Reporting to:	Director of Learning/ Head of Department/Teacher
Liaising with:	Directors of Learning, Heads of Year, Teaching and Associate Staff, Students and Parent/Carers
Start Date	January 2026
Specific Areas of Responsibility:
Teaching and Learning and Assessment To teach Food and Nutrition / Hospitality and Catering across the age and ability range To develop schemes of learning and resources for Food and Nutrition / Hospitality and Catering To prepare students for external examinations and internal assessments in Food and Nutrition / Hospitality and Catering, as directed by the Director of Learning for ADT To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a Subject Leader. Key Tasks To prepare and deliver lessons according to school/departmental schemes of work for Food and Nutrition / Hospitality and Catering To mark and assess students’ work according to the school/departmental policies To attend and contribute to relevant meetings To play an active part in the long-term development of the Department through active leadership of Food and Nutrition / Hospitality and Catering To play a full part in the allocated Head of Year Team - including carrying out duties as a form tutor, if appropriate To play a full part in safeguarding students and contributing to their personal development and well-being To ensure that healthy eating is a key facet of school life Additional Duties Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students establish a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect set goals that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of students Promote good progress and outcomes by students be accountable for students’ attainment, progress and outcomes in Food and Nutrition / Hospitality and Catering

be aware of students’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how students learn and how this impacts on teaching encourage students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain students’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject Plan and teach well structured lessons impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s). Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable students to be taught effectively have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit students’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support students’ education at different stages of development have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. The job description will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subjected to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post. If you feel that you could bring further impetus to our drive to improve the provision for our students and have the necessary energy, enthusiasm, and sense of humour to take us forward in this exciting curriculum area then please get in touch. To arrange a visit to school or for an informal discussion with the Director of Learning or Headteacher, please call Sarah Covill, Operations Manager, on 01788 222060 or email; scovill@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk Safeguarding To ensure that all students have a safe environment in which they can learn, reporting any concern about the environment to a member of the site team or if appropriate to one of the Designated Safeguarding Leaders To be aware of systems which support safeguarding and following the procedures as highlighted in the Safeguarding Policy To identify children who may benefit from early help as soon as possible and discuss this with one of the Designated Safeguarding Leaders To consider at all times what is in the best interests of the child To protect children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care To take action to enable all children to have the best outcomes This job description is current at the date shown but in consultation with the post holder may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time Triumph Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. TLT is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff. The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

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.

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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.

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About Rugby Free Secondary School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rugby Free Secondary School website
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