Food and Art Technician
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD38 days remaining to apply
Start date details
After February Half Term
Closing date
22 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Art and design, Food technology
Working pattern
- Part time: 22-22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week, days to be negotiated
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,150.16 - £23,893.00 FTE
Actual salary
- Pay Grade CD (Points 3-6) £11,932.80 - £12,595.60 Pro Rata (£23,150.16 - £23,893.00 FTE)
Additional allowances
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about food, art and education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment?
Risedale is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Food and Art Technician to join our dedicated team. We are immensely proud of our staff, who are key in creating the excellent, unique learning experience that defines our school.
You will play a vital role in supporting our Food Technology and Art curriculums, ensuring both departments run smoothly and providing essential assistance to teachers and pupils to foster a safe, enjoyable, and effective learning environment.
The Role: What You'll Be Doing
As a vital part of the Food Technology and Art teams, your key responsibilities will include:
Curriculum Support: Assisting teachers and pupils with planned activities and practical sessions.
Preparation: Preparing, setting up, and clearing away ingredients, materials, and equipment for lessons.
Maintenance & Safety: Ensuring a safe and effective working environment, including checking and maintaining equipment and managing stock.
Operational Smoothness: Playing a key role in the daily organisation and smooth operation of both faculties.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking to appoint a highly effective Technician with:
An academic qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 2, or GCSEs grade 4 / C (or equivalent).
Experience working in a school, with young people or in a laboratory
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
The proven ability to work effectively within a team while also demonstrating strong independence and initiative.
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to our unique learning experience, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Angelique Armstrong, Senior Office Administrator, at armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Lucy Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals or CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 22nd January 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 2nd February 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer in return?
The opportunity to work closely with passionate and skilled teaching staff in a thriving faculty and school
A chance to develop and enhance your skill set in a supportive environment
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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