Head of Food Technology

• Contract: Full time, permanent 
• Salary: £34,100 - £49,164 full-time equivalent (dependent on experience) + M&L9 (£8,047) 
• Start date: Friday 30 August 2024 (new starter induction day)

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a very successful, dynamic department. As the Head of the Food Technology Department, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership of a dedicated team, in inspiring and educating students in nutrition, food science and food preparation. Your role will involve developing a curriculum that is both engaging and challenging, incorporating current food trends, including environmental impact. You will work collaboratively with the Director of Faculty on all aspects of quality assurance and develop, guide and support colleagues in the department. 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, well-qualified teacher with a strong background in food science and nutrition, or a related field. The successful applicant will have proven experience in leading and managing a team, who can bring creativity and a range of skills to this high performing and innovative department. 

Our Food Technology department comprises of two purpose-built practical rooms, generously proportioned with high-end equipment, including demonstration areas, a designated theory classroom and a preparation room used by two technicians who support both teaching staff and students. 

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552. In the last five years GSAL Senior School has twice been named North Independent School of the Year, and North Independent School of the Decade in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. The school aims to inspire all members of our community and to instill values of responsibility, respect and resilience in all of our pupils. 

Benefits  

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:   

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks) 
• Significant discount on school fees  
• Childcare provided for staff’s children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)     
• DC pension scheme with 0% employee contribution and 21% employer contribution plus 4x basic salary life insurance  
• Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year   
• Staff lunches: three courses for £1 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate machines  
• Access to our 24/7 GP provider, Health hero    
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions  
• Staff discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and Extras  
• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100 acre site  
• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times as well as staff classes such as pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps  
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work       
• Use of the school’s extensive library facility  
• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it    
• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events  

How to Apply: 

Complete the online GSAL application form. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application. For any inquiries about the vacancy, feel free to contact vacancies@gsal.org.uk 

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.  

The closing date for applications is: Monday 15 April 2024 9am 

Interview date: Friday 19 April (TBC)