Head of Food and Nutrition (Maternity Cover) - Independent School

Location: Essex (easily accessible through the Elizabeth Line)
Start Date: January 2026 / April 2026
Contract: Maternity Cover (until at least April 2027), Full Time
Salary: Based on the school''s generous pay scale

We are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Food and Nutrition to join a leading independent through school in Essex from January or April 2026, to cover a maternity leave initially until April 2027.

The school are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to lead their well-resourced Food and Nutrition department. The successful candidate will oversee curriculum delivery, inspire pupils across all key stages, and maintain the excellent standards of teaching and learning within the subject area.

Pupils study Food and Nutrition as a discrete subject at Key Stage 3, progressing to GCSE and Sixth Form qualifications. The department is well equipped with modern facilities designed to support practical and theoretical study, fostering innovation, sustainability, and a strong understanding of nutrition and healthy living.

The successful Head of Food and Nutrition will also be expected to play a full role in the wider life of the school, including supporting pupils outside the classroom and contributing to the co-curricular programme.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (includes membership in the Teachers'' Pension Scheme)
• Optional subsidised private healthcare
• Free school lunches during term time
• Free School Sports Centre membership
• Free on-site parking
• Small class sizes and outstanding resources
• A broad academic and co-curricular programme

If you have the required skills and experience to be considered for this post, we welcome an application from you. For further details, contact Joseph at Connaught Education.

Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.