Head of Food Technology

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (11-16), Hackney

INSET Days on 27th, 28th and 29th August 2025

Staff Induction Day in June 2025 [date to be confirmed]

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically. 

In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies: 

Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney 

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHA) primary, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney 

The Expressive Arts and Technology Learning Area is a thriving and popular area of the academy. All students at the academy study Art, Textiles and Food Technology in Year 7 and 8. In Year 9, students follow a creative elective pathway, where they select two subjects from Drama, Music, Food, Textiles and Art to study in more depth prior to making their GCSE option choices.  

The Learning Area is committed to and passionate about enriching our students’ lives through the Expressive Arts. We really do believe in the joy Expressive Arts can bring and believe deeply in creating young, talented artists and food technicians.   

In terms of facilities, we have a fully equipped textiles room and Food Tech kitchen-classroom, as well as two Art rooms. We also have two excellent technicians that support the curriculum and our students. 

The successful applicant will be passionate about food education and have the drive and ambition to lead and manage a department. They will be well organised, energetic and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have a proven track record of successful teaching across different key stages and will believe that all students can succeed in Food Education. They will have excellent knowledge of GCSE Food and Nutrition and continue to build on the strong foundations already in place. The successful applicant may also be required to teach another subject in the Learning Area as part of their timetable. 

Working for the Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence. 

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including: 

The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)  

Free lunches (T&Cs apply)  

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week 

Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation 

Early finish on Friday – secondary academies  

Free staff fitness classes 

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes 

Discounts at local restaurants 

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs  

Saturday and holiday paid programme 

Special leave scheme 

Staff appreciation awards and events  

First rate professional development and career opportunities 

Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply) 

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply) 

Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply) 

Please view the job description here:  Head of Food Technology JD March 2025

We are actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic descent. Injustice, discrimination, and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies and practices across the federation, including at the board level. We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity, and anti-racism in every facet of what we do. 

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

You can follow us on LinkedIn at – https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/  

Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation here: Federation Recruitment Brochure, Federation Employee Experience Brochure