Food and Design Technology Technician

The Coleshill School, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 3EX

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413 - £24,796 FTE. Actual salary £21,375 - £21,710 per annum

Food and Design Technology Technician job summary

The Coleshill School is seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Food & Design Technology Technician to support the delivery of high-quality practical lessons. This is an excellent internal opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy school environment and supporting teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Food and Design Technology departments by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that practical lessons run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, materials and equipment for practical Food and Design Technology lessons
• Support teachers during practical sessions when required
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in kitchens and workshops
• Monitor and manage stock levels, placing orders where necessary
• Ensure equipment is maintained, stored correctly, and safe to use
• Assist with displays and preparation of teaching resources
• Follow all health and safety and food hygiene procedures

What you'll need to succeed

• Be organised, practical and able to work independently
• Have good attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Confident working in a practical classroom or kitchen environment
• Understand the importance of health and safety in a food preparation setting
• Works well as part of a team and has a positive, supportive approach
• Previous experience in a school, catering, or food preparation environment would be advantageous, although training will be provided.

What you'll get in return

• A strong culture of professional support and development
• Opportunities for career progression within the partnership
• A competitive salary
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Rebecca Brindley, Headteacher, via email: brindley.r@thecoleshillschool.org or call 01675 462435

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

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 The Coleshill School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Coleshill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-coleshill-school-birmingham

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