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E-ACT Regional
Job Title: Head of Food and Nutrition
E-ACT West Walsall Academy | Strive for Excellence
E-ACT West Walsall Academy, an 11-18 academy committed to enhancing the life chances of every student while inspiring them to achieve their full potential. Situated just eight miles from the vibrant city of Birmingham and six miles from the bustling town of Wolverhampton, our academy plays a pivotal role in the educational landscape of Walsall.
At West Walsall Academy, we believe in the transformative power of education and are resolutely focused on providing an environment where students can flourish academically and personally. As part of the E-ACT family, we are united in our mission to deliver outstanding education that empowers students to strive for excellence.
Take the next step in your career with E-ACT West Walsall Academy - where excellence is not just a goal; it's a commitment.
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.
We are looking to appoint an inspirational Head of Food and Nutrition to lead our Food curriculum. The successful candidate will champion healthy eating, deliver an engaging curriculum, and manage lessons to an exceptional standard. If you possess leadership flair and culinary expertise, apply today!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership for the development and management of teaching within your area
- Identify areas for development and improvement linked to the Academy improvement plan, SEF, national and local initiatives.
- Develop and monitor schemes of work for your area across the academy in liaison with your department and to ensure the successful implementation which meets curriculum requirements and differentiated to reflect student needs.
- Have an overview of, and contribute to the planning and delivery of continuous professional development and training related to your area.
- Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and achievement against targets in your area.
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Pay Range
M1 - M6 £20,441.40 - £28,164.00 (FTE: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00) + TLR2a £3,651.00
Hours
19.5 hours per week
Position
Permanent
Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
- Degree in subject specialism
- Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons
- Effective classroom management
About Us
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
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With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Benefits
Financial and Lifestyle
- Strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS)
- Life cover at three times pensionable pay
- 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees
- Cycle to Work scheme
Professional Growth and Development
- Tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities
- Automatic TLR progression
- Structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3)
- Full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities
Culture and Wellbeing
- People-first culture
- Support wellbeing through the Wisdom app
- Free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
- Collaboration at the heart of our Trust
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to Apply
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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