Art and Food Technology Technician

King's Leadership Academy Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3HL

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  15 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,919.00 - £21,250.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 3 Points 5-6 £24,790 - £25,183 (FTE)

Art and Food Technology Technician job summary

About this Role

Art and Food Technology Technician – King’s Leadership Academy Bolton
Inspire. Empower. Create.

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled and proactive Art and Food Technology Technician to join our ambitious and thriving learning community. This role is vital to our mission of delivering a world-class education grounded in academic excellence and character development.

King’s Bolton is a non-selective free school, guided by traditional values and informed by cutting-edge educational research. As part of the Great Schools Trust—recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-improving multi-academy trusts—we are redefining education through innovation and a values-led culture where both students and staff can thrive.

With our brand-new state-of-the-art building and facilities opened in 2024, we are perfectly positioned to inspire creativity, innovation, and practical learning across the curriculum.

About the Role

As Art and Food Technology Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the practical elements of learning in both the Art and Food Technology departments. You will ensure that materials, equipment, and resources are prepared and maintained to the highest standards, supporting both staff and students in creating a vibrant, safe, and engaging learning environment.

You will also contribute to the promotion of creativity and practical learning through exhibitions, displays, events, and enrichment activities that enhance the cultural life of our school.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team dedicated to helping students develop creativity, confidence, and key life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, equipment, and resources for Art and Food Technology lessons.

• Provide practical support to teachers and students during lessons.

• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of equipment, appliances, and resources.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across workshops, kitchens, stock rooms, and studio spaces.

• Manage stock levels, order materials and equipment, and maintain accurate records.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, including safe storage of hazardous substances.

• Support the creation and maintenance of engaging displays and exhibitions of student work.

• Assist with the organisation and preparation of departmental contributions to school events, including Open Evenings and exhibitions.

• Monitor and promote high standards of hygiene and food safety within the Food Technology department.

• Support students' independent learning and practical skills development through one-to-one or small group guidance when required.

• Promote and uphold the school’s core values of ASPIRE: Aspiration, Self-awareness, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Endeavour.

What We’re Looking For

• A practical, well-organised, and creative individual with a passion for supporting learning in Art and Food Technology.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures in educational settings.

• Experience working in an educational or workshop environment (preferred but not essential).

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Strong team ethos and willingness to contribute to wider school life.

• A commitment to promoting high standards in hygiene, safety, and student experience.

Why Join King’s Bolton?

As part of the Great Schools Trust, you will benefit from:

• Weekly dedicated CPD and leadership development opportunities.

• Access to CredimusAI tools that support efficient working.

• A strong wellbeing culture supported by our Staff Wellbeing Charter.

• A collaborative and forward-thinking team where your contributions will be valued and celebrated.

• An inspiring environment with state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

This is not just a job. It is an opportunity to inspire creativity, nurture practical skills, and help shape the futures of our students through hands-on, values-driven education.

For queries or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Jemma Harvey – j.harvey@kingsbolton.com

Safeguarding Statement

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff o share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

To find out more about working for the Great Schools Trust and King’s Leadership Academy Bolton check out our Twitter or website and please get in touch if you would like a visit or chat with the Principal.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About King's Leadership Academy Bolton

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 910 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Leadership Academy Bolton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-leadership-academy-bolton

Welcome to King’s Leadership Academy Bolton, a non-selective free independent school in the state sector that is providing a world class education for the young people of Great Lever.

King’s is founded on international research and traditional values with a huge focus on leadership and academic development.

Our vision is “To develop in each of our student the academic skills, intellectual habits, qualities of character and leadership traits necessary to succeed at all levels and become successful citizens in tomorrow’s world”.

At King’s we believe every child can succeed and that great teaching is the key to that success. This sentiment is reflected in our motto, ‘Credimus’, which translated from Latin literally means we believe.

We believe in appointing only the very best teachers and staff who are committed to serving the students and parents of this community. We believe in having the highest expectations of ourselves and our students as well as accepting no excuses for underperformance. We believe that our school exists to shape the life chances of all our students in order that they can attend the best Universities or places of employment in the years to come. We believe in fully supporting our students throughout their education.

King’s is unique, in that we have developed a highly personalised approach to our provision and teaching. Our smaller class sizes and year groups afford us tremendous opportunities to truly nurture and develop the academic and creative talents in all our students.

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