Head of Food & Nutrition

Full-time, Permanent. Required from September 2026 – TLR 2a The Governors of this exceptional Grammar School wish to appoint an excellent and committed Head of Food & Nutrition to lead our provision across Key Stages 3 and 4. This is a full-time, permanent leadership post with a TLR 2a, commencing in September 2026. Food and Nutrition is a valued and popular strand within our thriving Design and Technology Faculty. The successful candidate will provide strong subject leadership, ensuring that teaching and learning is ambitious, inclusive and engaging at every stage. They will lead on curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance within Food and Nutrition, working closely with the Head of Faculty and other subject leaders to promote a collaborative and forward-looking departmental culture. We are seeking a reflective and ambitious practitioner with excellent classroom practice, strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire both students and colleagues. The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining high standards of progress and outcomes, while also developing enrichment opportunities that bring Food and Nutrition learning to life. West Kirby Grammar School is a highly successful selective girls’ school with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are approximately 1,200 students on roll, and academic outcomes are exceptional. In 2025, 22% of GCSE grades were awarded at Grade 9 and 44% at Grades 9–8. Students achieved an average grade of 7.15, with 66% of all grades at 9–7. At A level, results were equally strong, with 65% of grades awarded at A*–B and an average grade of B. The school was ranked 23rd nationally out of more than 4,000 state schools in The Telegraph’s annual school rankings, placing us 1st among all state schools in Wirral, Merseyside and Chester and 5th in the North West of England. These outcomes reflect the exceptional standards of achievement, progress and student destinations. Further information and an application form are available to download from the School’s website (www.wkgs.org) or by contacting the School on 0151 632 3449. A completed application form and a letter addressing the content of the person specification (no longer than two sides of A4) should be submitted to office@wkgs.net for the attention of Mr S. Clarke, Headteacher. Closing Date 9am on Friday 1st May 2026 Anticipated interview date Wednesday 6th May 2026

Key Responsibilities

To lead the design, sequencing, and delivery of

the Food and Nutrition curriculum across KS3–4, ensuring provision is

academically ambitious, inclusive, and engaging. To embed rigorous and purposeful assessment

strategies, including formative assessment, exam-style tasks, NEA guidance, and

structured pupil response activities. To implement and monitor quality assurance

processes at KS3 and KS4, ensuring consistent marking, feedback, and teaching

aligned with departmental and whole-school expectations. To oversee administrati