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Head of Food Technology

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 20 hours
Location

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Head of Food Technology for a secondary academy in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, starting January 2025.
  • The role requires a confident and passionate teacher with outstanding subject knowledge and experience in practical technology lessons.
  • Candidates must hold QTS or QTLS and have experience as a subject leader in technology or art, or as a second in department.
  • The position offers competitive pay, with access to over 2,500 free training courses and a supportive school community that values innovation and excellence.
  • Applicants should have a minimum of two years of relevant experience and the legal right to work in the UK.

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a teacher of Food Technology looking for a new leadership role in West Yorkshire for January 2025?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed Head of Food Technology to join a secondary academy in Kirklees.

This is a full-time teaching role from January 2025.

The Role

Teacher of Food Technology

Curriculum lead for the Food Technology Department -

Confident, focussed, and passionate about Food Technology and Nutrition

Outstanding subject knowledge with an ability to share this with pupils in an exciting and academically rigorous way

Excellent leadership and management skills

As a Food Technology Teacher, experience of teaching practical technology lessons, making use of the technology department's catering equipment and resources.

The School

Small 11 to 16 secondary academy in north Kirklees, West Yorkshire.

Good Ofsted March 2022

A dynamic and welcoming school community that values innovation and excellence.

Supportive leadership and access to continuous professional development.

"Pupils flourish in this nurturing school. Leaders have high expectations for all. They focus on helping staff and pupils build positive relationships"

Modern facilities and well-equipped food technology department

The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young learners.

To join us and be successful in this Head of Food Technology role, you will need to:

Hold QTS Status or QTLS

Experience as a subject leader in technology or art or as second in department

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks

Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained

Have the legal right to work in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Head of Food technology teacher position, or to hear more about other teaching roles in West Yorkshire call or email

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.