Chingford Academies Trust is a well-established and forward-thinking group of schools located in the United Kingdom, committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. We are currently seeking an ambitious and forward thinking Head of Design Technology and Food & Nutrition to lead a thriving, well resourced department. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring practitioner with strong leadership skills to shape curriculum development, drive high standards, and contribute to an innovative faculty within a supportive school community.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology and/or Food & Nutrition

• Proven success teaching across Key Stages 3–5

• Ability to lead & motivate

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Confident in using IT and managing administrative tasks

• Understanding of quality assurance processes and curriculum development

• Commitment to ongoing professional learning

Values & Attitudes

• Collaborative, supportive and committed to team success

• Flexible, proactive and solution focused in approach

• High professional standards, including punctuality and reliability

• Calm, organised and resilient under pressure

• Strong commitment to the school’s ethos and raising student achievement

Start date: September 2026 

If you are eager to grow your career in educational leadership, we would love to hear from you. 

Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 at 9.00am

If you are interested in applying, please complete the My New Term application form, explaining how your skills and experiences would help you succeed in this role at Chingford Foundation School.

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy or interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

The Trust requires that all adults who work with pupils promote pupil safety and wellbeing; adhering to Trust policies to ensure effective Child Protection and Safeguarding provision, either directly or indirectly.