Head of Food Technology

The British School in the Netherlands is looking for a Head of Food Technology (FT) from September 2026.

The core purpose of this role is to provide academic leadership and support of the subject area within the school. The HoD is a champion for the subject and for high quality delivery of teaching and exemplary learning by their team, leading to full accountability for learning outcomes.

Food Technology is a compulsory subject in Years 7 to 9 and offered as GCSE option, Food Preparation and Nutrition, in Yr10. Facilities for the subject area are of a very high standard and lesson preparation is supported by a dedicated technician.

The role will initially be based at Senior School Leidschenveen (SSL) and may require the candidate to work in another campus in the future).

Key elements of the role are

Innovate and lead change

Set direction and plan

Motivate and influence others

Communicate effectively

Make good use of professional expertise and knowledge and be committed to professional development

Value inclusion and differentiation

Quality assurance and quality improvement

Foster teams and teamwork

Take a strategic view of the subject area and teaching within the whole school

Main tasks / responsibilities

Line management of department members, to include conducting professional dialogues.

Liaise with the SLT on matters concerning the content and delivery of the curriculum to ensure that they meet the standards required by the School Development Plan, national curriculum, schemes of work and exam board specifications.

Ensure that the curriculum and all additional activities are set up in line with school policy.

Provide and maintain information for staff on assessment policies and procedures.

Arrange and lead field trips where relevant and provide curriculum enrichment opportunities.

Actively explore opportunities for students to compete in their subject area with other students/schools – e.g. COBIS competitions.

Provide advice to SLT on staff development requirements and contribute to the professional development of subject area staff.

Manage the allocation of resources and the budget within the subject area including the deployment of staff and timetables.

Oversee teaching, carry out reviews, lesson observations and monitoring to assure quality of learning.

Monitor and track student progress with data and take pro‑active steps to act on this including to recognise achievement and challenge underperformance.

Provide the necessary documentation and information relating to the subject area for inspections and accreditations.

Ensure that effective communication takes place with parents on issues of academic progress and curriculum delivery.

Represent the subject in, for example, options evenings and transition events.

Ensure teaching staff and technical support staff operate safely within the workplace and maintain a high standard of housekeeping.

Take responsibility for subject staff meetings, as well as contribute actively to whole school meetings when requested.

Work closely with the Head of Design Technology to coordinate common curriculum activities (e.g. Technology in Year 9) and the equitable use of classrooms which are used by both departments.

Ability to teach Design Technology to at least KS3.

Application Process

Please download and complete the Application Form on your desktop.

Then submit it by clicking on the Apply button below where you will also be able to upload the Application Form as well as any other documentation you feel will support your application. Your letter of motivation should be addressed to Duncan King, Deputy Headteacher.

Should you have any questions regarding the application process please contact us at

Recruitment@britishschool.nl .

If you are applying through an external job board (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.), please navigate to our Careers Site to download the Application Form, as the link may not function via these platforms.

Important:

Please

do not send documents directly to the schools

or submit CVs, as these will not be considered. Only Application Forms submitted via this platform will be reviewed.

The closing date for applications:

Monday, 26th January at 12:00 hrs CEST.

Start date:

September 2026

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint and close the advert before the deadline if we find an exceptional candidate.

Safer Recruitment The BSN is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications; obtaining two supervisory references (including current employer's) and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in CVs will be addressed during interview.

As one of Europe’s leading British international schools, the BSN is a vibrant, diverse and well‑established yet innovative employer. We have 4 school campuses in and around The Hague. Careers at BSN are challenging, rewarding and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference. You’ll teach motivated students within a thriving community of more than 80 different nationalities (students and staff). We offer competitive salaries, attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support.

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