About this role
Curriculum Leader of Food Preparation and Nutrition
Start Date: January 2027 MPS/UPS +TLR2a Permanent Part time (0.4-0.5 FTE)
Rugby High School is a successful, calm, respectful and welcoming school, it is a delightful environment in which to work and is a highly achieving girls Grammar school with a co-educational sixth form. We currently have approximately 954 students on roll who are all motivated, well-behaved and value their education.
We are currently looking to appoint a Curriculum Leader of Food Preparation and Nutrition to take responsibility for this small, but highly successful department. The prospective candidate should seek to embody the values and ethos of the school through the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons across KS3 and 4.
This is a part time (0.4-0.5) position with a TLR 2a attached.
Our students are keen and enthusiastic learners, they have enquiring minds and want to excel. We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about their subject, who has high expectations and who can deliver excellence in the classroom.
They must be committed to obtaining the best possible outcomes for all students by creating a fully inclusive environment. Candidates will show a willingness and desire to contribute to the extensive co-curricular activities we offer our community and contribute to our whole school ethos of kindness, care and respect. If you feel you have the commitment and, enthusiasm and drive to join our very successful department then this could be the right job for you.
If you: * have a good degree in Food or a related subject * are passionate about your subject * have the ability to teach technical food preparation and cooking skills, alongside a thorough understanding of the science behind the functional and chemical properties of ingredients and processes * are eager to teach in a school in which students have a genuine love of learning * can ensure the progress of highly motivated high achieving cohorts * can lead the strategic direction of a department in line with the school's ethos and values
We offer a full induction program for all staff, extensive professional development opportunities and a rich menu of extra-curricular activities.
Colleagues wishing to apply should write a letter of application addressed to the head teacher, Mark Grady, setting out their suitability for the post, in line with the Job Description and Personal Specification. No more than 2 sides of A4.
The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 19th October 2026 Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2026
Would you like to come and join us? If so, please contact Mike Sherwin for further details and an application form.
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RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); online checks as part of KCSIE; medical fitness; identity and right to work in the UK. Applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
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All staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn this includes ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed; activities that are potentially hazardous are risk assessed and contributing to the maintenance of a supportive culture throughout the school community in which students feel cared for, respected and listened to.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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