Subject Leader Food Technology

Kings Langley School, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Flexible start date

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Main/Upper Pay Spine (with London Fringe) TLR 2B £6,066

Subject Leader Food Technology job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader and practitioner, who wants to have a real impact on student attainment, progress, and providing young people fantastic teaching and learning experiences .

We are looking for a motivated and talented leader, able to complement the energy, dynamism and originality of thought already present in our Technology Learning Area. You will have the drive, inspiration and vision to lead both students and teachers in raising standards further to unlock their potential.

Why choose our school:

Lead and influence practice and sharing ideas with likeminded professionals.

An established and well-resourced learning area.

We offer excellent opportunities for high quality professional development and support.

We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing with a genuinely friendly body of staff who support and care for each other.

Excellent transport links with the M1, A1 and M25 close by.

What we are looking for:

You should have a strong record of working collaboratively within a team, being innovative, creative and able to turn ideas and opportunities into successful practice.

You uphold high expectations of students daily and model this to colleagues across the school.

Able to challenge current practice, build upon ex-cellence and ensure that students are at the centre of learning your subject.

Passionate, positive and with a warm sense of humour yet able to energise, motivate and lead others to reach the highest standards.

You have a proven track record of achieving strong student progress and have high expectations of your classes.

You are a positive team player with a strong commitment to making Kings Langley School the best place to work for all staff.

Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2026 at 9am

(We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date)

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

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 Kings Langley School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1122 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kings Langley School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-langley-school

Kings Langley School, an 11-18 all ability, co-educational school for the community. As an inclusive and stimulating school we offer a range of excellent facilities and high-quality teaching that provides our students with an outstanding and supportive education from their very first day.

Good School with outstanding features (Ofsted 2018)
Behaviour and safety of pupils is outstanding (Ofsted 2018)
Outstanding attitudes to learning (Ofsted 2018)
Brand new school build completed September 2016
An excellent programme for NQTs including a maximum 90% teaching commitment
A full programme of induction and support for all new staff
A commitment to continuing professional development

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