Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic

and passionate Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition? This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a

high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth form and

exceptional students. We are proud to be

Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025, Ranked No 1 in the

North of England - The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025. We are committed to

supporting flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking

part-time or flexible arrangements.

We are seeking to

appoint an outstanding Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition to join our

highly successful Design and Technology department.

Design and Technology

at Heckmondwike Grammar School is a high-performing subject area with a strong

track record of excellent GCSE and A Level outcomes. The department is staffed

by a dedicated team of six teachers, supported by two skilled technicians, all

of whom are committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience.

Staff consistently go above and beyond to ensure students make outstanding

progress and develop a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.

The department is well

resourced, offering a wide range of specialist tools and equipment that enable

students to produce high-quality practical work. At Key Stage 3, students study

Design and Technology for three hours per fortnight, following a carousel model

that includes Food, Graphics and Resistant Materials. Projects are designed to

develop core knowledge, practical skills and creative thinking, encouraging

students to respond to real-world challenges with innovative solutions.

Independent learning is strongly promoted, with many students choosing to make

additional use of department facilities outside lesson time.

At Key Stage 4, Food

Preparation and Nutrition is offered as an option, with students currently

following the AQA GCSE specification. Students receive five one-hour lessons

per fortnight, allowing them to develop both their practical skills and

theoretical understanding in depth.

The department is

forward-thinking and committed to ongoing curriculum development, with a strong

focus on enriching students’ experiences. A passion for the subject and a

willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities are therefore highly

valued.

We welcome applications

from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers who are eager to

develop their practice within a supportive and high-achieving school

environment. Above all, we are looking for a colleague who brings enthusiasm,

creativity, and a positive commitment to the continued success of the

department.

Responsibilities

Specific

responsibilities are outlined in a detailed job description.

In addition to this,

teachers at Heckmondwike Grammar School are expected to be effective and

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