Head of Food
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, N14 5RJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9b7e53e2-fb8b-41ff-b570-93894911b4d4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Head of Food Nutrition
£37,870 to £56,154 p.a. plus TLR 2(2) £5,869
Required from September 2026, we are looking to appoint a Head of Food Nutrition to lead a key strand of our Technology faculty. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has the necessary leadership qualities to promote the teaching of Food Nutrition throughout the school. The successful candidate will be dynamic and inspiring, with a strong commitment to further developing outstanding teaching and learning at each key stage.
What the school offers its staff
The faculty comprises Food Nutrition taught from KS3 through to KS4, with Product Design and Textiles extending to KS5. The Food department achieves strong results and is a highly popular choice at Key Stage 4. Performance across all subject areas is consistently excellent, with students attaining outstanding results. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-resourced and highly supportive department with a strong track record of success at GCSE and A Level.
Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.
Benefits of working at Ashmole Academy:
• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.
• A two-week October half term.
• Extensive professional development to ensure high quality teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training.
• A strong professional tutor team led by experienced staff to support all of our Early Career Teachers. Early Career Teachers receive beyond their statutory induction requirements.
• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.
• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.
• On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.
• Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA.
Please visit our website for more information and we look forward to receiving your application.
Closing Date: 10:00am Monday 11th May 2026*
*The School reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.
Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Head of Food Nutrition
£37,870 to £56,154 p.a. plus TLR 2(2) £5,869
Required from September 2026, we are looking to appoint a Head of Food Nutrition to lead a key strand of our Technology faculty. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has the necessary leadership qualities to promote the teaching of Food Nutrition throughout the school. The successful candidate will be dynamic and inspiring, with a strong commitment to further developing outstanding teaching and learning at each key stage.
What the school offers its staff
The faculty comprises Food Nutrition taught from KS3 through to KS4, with Product Design and Textiles extending to KS5. The Food department achieves strong results and is a highly popular choice at Key Stage 4. Performance across all subject areas is consistently excellent, with students attaining outstanding results. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-resourced and highly supportive department with a strong track record of success at GCSE and A Level.
Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.
Benefits of working at Ashmole Academy:
• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.
• A two-week October half term.
• Extensive professional development to ensure high quality teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training.
• A strong professional tutor team led by experienced staff to support all of our Early Career Teachers. Early Career Teachers receive beyond their statutory induction requirements.
• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.
• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.
• On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.
• Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA.
Please visit our website for more information and we look forward to receiving your application.
Closing Date: 10:00am Monday 11th May 2026*
*The School reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.
Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment