DT Technician (Food)

Aldridge School - A Science College, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0BG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible.

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3 (SCP 4-6) 25 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (39 Weeks) [The pro rata salary will depend on the number of hours and weeks agreed upon.]

DT Technician (Food) job summary

Job Title: DT Technician (Food)

Location: Aldridge School

At Aldridge School we aim to ensure that every young person achieves their potential by providing an education that challenges them intellectually and offers them a wide range of opportunities to develop and stretch their unique talents and interests.

We believe that education is more than just grades. Grades are certainly the 'passport' that pupils need to move on to the next stage of their lives, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure they are able to achieve their aspirations. However, the real art of education is to develop confident, resilient, and independent young people who are in possession of the 'passport' that grades provide.

We feel that our aims are best achieved by providing a challenging learning environment that is built upon a formula of high expectations, inspired and passionate teaching, and strong pastoral support.

We expect our pupils to arrive at school on time, complete their homework, bring the right equipment, and apply themselves to their studies with intellectual curiosity and academic endeavour. We have high expectations, but our staff work relentlessly to support our pupils in meeting these.

Find more information here: Aldridge School - Home

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students. We are looking for a DT Technician (Food) to join our team. Reporting to FL Design & Performance you will undertake:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Aldridge School is seeking an experienced and proactive DT Food Technology Technician to join our vibrant and supportive Food Technology department.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in preparing practical lessons, maintaining a safe and organised learning environment, and supporting both teachers and students during hands‑on food sessions.

This varied role includes preparing ingredients and equipment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety, managing stock and resources, maintaining accurate HACCP and departmental records, and assisting with practical lessons and demonstrations. The technician will also contribute to wider departmental activities, including displays, events and resource preparation across DT areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic individual with strong practical skills and a commitment to supporting high‑quality teaching and learning in Food Technology.

Pay range: Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 | Actual (£14637 - £15104) | FTE (£ 25185 - £ 25989)

Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience in a food preparation, catering, or school-based environment (desirable)

Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety requirements.

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication skills and a positive, flexible approach.

Conscientious, reliable and meticulous, with excellent attention to detail.

Highly organised, able to manage time and resources effectively.

Adaptable and able to work independently as well as part of a busy department.

Confident in following food hygiene procedures (training can be provided).

Enthusiastic about helping young people learn essential life skills.

Desirable qualifications

There are no essential qualifications for this role, however the following would be beneficial:

GCSE or equivalent in English and maths

Prior experience of working in schools

Be self-motivated and enthusiastic and able to remain positive under challenging circumstances

Have excellent administration and organisational skills

For full details of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Why The Mercian Trust?

As one Trust we share a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community. Our recent achievements include:

Sustainable Growth - becoming one of the largest and most diverse trusts in the region

Social Mobility & Social Justice - National recognition for the Trust’s two selective grammar schools who the most successful on the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance and joining the schools

Increasing Opportunities - Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in Walsall Town Centre including an alternative provision for students at risk at permanent exclusion from mainstream schools alongside a Digital Skills Hub to provide professionals and employers

Pioneering Spirit - National recognition for pioneering work around youth mental health, including establishing an in-house multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals delivering interventions and providing support to vulnerable students

Outward Looking - Organising and hosting the region’s first Youth Suicide Conference (2023) and Youth Violence Conference (2024) at Villa Park

Innovation and Improvement - A multi-million-pound investment in the digital infrastructure of Trust schools and our Digital Skills Hub underpinning the ongoing transformation of how staff teach, students learn, leaders lead and the whole Trust operates in readiness for the AI-supercharged careers and workplaces of the future.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more: The Mercian Trust - Home

What can we offer you:

Benefits:

Financial, Health and Lifestyle

• discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red)
• a comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care)
• a cycle to work scheme via Halfords

For further benefits including education sector leading CPD: The Mercian Trust - What we can offer you

The Mercian Trust 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.

The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Aldridge School - A Science College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1585 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aldridge School - A Science College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aldridge-school-a-science-college-walsall

We are a comprehensive school of over 1500 students situated near the centre of Aldridge village. We believe that it is our responsibility to work to meet the needs of every individual student, challenging them to achieve their best, supporting them to become responsible young adults and preparing them for their next steps into the world of work or further education.

Aldridge School is a good school (Ofsted 2022).  It is a school which is proud of its traditions and successes which have been achieved through hard work and high expectations. In particular, we encourage our students to be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and Ready to learn in order that they will be happy and successful at school and in the wider world beyond.

 Aldridge School has a dedicated, talented and conscientious team of staff who work together to provide a high standard of teaching, excellent pastoral care and professional support services. Our broad curriculum is designed to meet national expectations, be relevant and interesting, support our students in achieving the best possible standards in external examinations and to equip them with the skills they need to be successful in adult life.

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