Subject Leader Food Tehnology & Catering

Deyes High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 6DE

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  22 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: £53,586.00 - £59,137.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership L1 - L5

Subject Leader Food Tehnology & Catering job summary

Lead, inspire and shape the future of Food Technology and Catering at Deyes High School.

Deyes High School, part of the Lydiate Learning Trust, is seeking an ambitious and talented Subject Leader of Food Technology and Catering to lead a thriving curriculum area within our outstanding Technology Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional teacher and aspiring or existing middle leader to drive excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes across Food Technology and Catering.

Housed within our state of the art school building, opened in 2024, you will benefit from outstanding facilities including two specialist Food Technology rooms equipped with modern resources, alongside a supportive and collaborative department committed to delivering a creative, engaging and ambitious curriculum.

As Subject Leader, you will:

• Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of Food Technology and Catering.
• Inspire students through outstanding classroom practice and a passion for food education.
• Drive high standards of achievement, progress and engagement for all learners.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and enrichment opportunities.
• Support and develop colleagues within the Technology Faculty.
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion and high expectations.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Holds a recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS/PGCE).
• Has a proven track record of successful teaching within their subject area.
• Demonstrates excellent curriculum knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong leadership potential.
• Can build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

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 Deyes High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Deyes High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deyes-high-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Liverpool and Merseyside