Head of Food Technology, Hospitality and Catering - Full-time/Part-time

Wrotham School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-5409-494T
• Posted:05/05/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS+ TLR for HOD responsibilities
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:17/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:As Arranged

Advert

Head of Food Technology, Hospitality & Catering

Required for September 2026

Full Time (Part time considered) | Permanent

Wrotham School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and highly motivated Head of Food Technology, Hospitality & Catering to lead and develop this important curriculum area from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher and leader to shape a dynamic department and inspire students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. The successful candidate will have a passion for high-quality teaching and learning, strong subject knowledge, and the vision to further develop an engaging and inclusive curriculum that equips students with practical skills, creativity and an understanding of healthy living and the hospitality industry.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing strong student outcomes
• Have the ability to lead, motivate and develop colleagues within the department
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be committed to raising aspirations and supporting all students to achieve their full potential
• Have the enthusiasm and drive to contribute to the wider life of the school

The department benefits from well-equipped specialist facilities and enjoys a positive profile within the school. We are looking for someone who can build on existing strengths and continue to develop innovative teaching approaches and enrichment opportunities.

At Wrotham School, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care and commitment to staff development and wellbeing. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Enthusiastic and respectful students
• Access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing programme
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and current middle leaders looking for the next step in their career.

Closing Date: 17^th May 2026

Interview Date; To be arranged

For further information please contact BSanchez@Wrotham.Kent.Sch.uk.

To apply, please complete the application form attached to this advert.

Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Wrotham School forms part of the Character Education Trust, a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and ‘Character Education’.

Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

The school has been recognised for its excellent work on Character Education by being awarded the prestigious School of Character Kitemark - a formal acknowledgement of the work the school has done to promote and develop good character in the school community.

We are a progressive and innovative school that provides a positive and productive place to work for teachers of all experience levels.

Why Work at Wrotham School?

-A trusting and caring workplace that looks after its staff. -A school that respects and values its staff team. -A high performing school that rewards good teaching. -Great students and families that give back in support and appreciation for good teaching.

An incredible provision of staff benefits from day one including:

• Flexible working arrangements that ensure every member of staff has an “offsite” flexible working period of 75 minutes+ at the start or end of at least 1 day per week. • Strict and well established out of hours communication restrictions that protect evenings, weekends and holiday periods. • Free lunch for all staff – every day. • No directed or preferred teaching style or method other than sharing and learning from good practice. • Access to short term/ emergency staff counselling by qualified psychotherapists – on site. • Free breakfast cereal for all staff and students – everyday. • Excellent transport links via motorway/ nearby train station. • Regular staff welfare surveys with clear outcomes and actions. • Bespoke and personalised CPD programme • An innovative “target free” teacher appraisal system that is exclusively based on continuous development of teaching and learning. • An excellent ECT and trainee programme of support and development. • Aspirant leadership courses (in house) and access to NPQ qualification at all levels. • A supportive behaviour and sanction system that relieves burden on teaching staff.
• A culture of trust of staff to manage working hours with no expectation to work on site when not required. • A regular and supportive check in and on boarding system.
• Access to excellent Teacher and LA pension schemes. • 3 days paid leave per rolling year for care of dependents. • Clear and transparent directed time

Wrotham is a small village in the heart of Kent, surrounded by a scenic rural landscape and beautiful countryside with excellent (5 minute) access from the A20/M20 and close proximity to the A2/M2/M25/M26. Journey by road from nearby Bromley/ Dartford/ Bexley/ Orpington varies from 15-30 minutes. The local mainline station is a 10 minute walk from the school and is on the direct commuter line to Victoria Station in central London; this line includes stops at Bromley South.

For further information visit our website www.wrothamschool.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ben Sanchez
• Address:Borough Green Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RD
• Telephone: 01732 905860
• Email: BSanchez@wrotham.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Form
• Job Description HOD Food Tech, Hospitality and Catering