Food Department Technician

Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 June 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: £25,166.00 - £26,283.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Prorated Salary Range £21,214 to 22,239

Food Department Technician job summary

Food Department Technician Required for September 2026

37 hours per week / Term Time Only (44 weeks)

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of organisation, cleanliness and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, equipment and teaching resources for practical lessons
• Supporting teachers and students during practical food sessions
• Maintaining food rooms, equipment and storage areas to a high standard
• Managing stock levels, ordering supplies and undertaking food shopping
• Completing cleaning, laundry and food hygiene routines
• Supporting examination preparation and coursework administration
• Monitoring equipment maintenance and reporting faults
• Assisting with departmental displays, resources and general administration

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Has excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Understands the importance of food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Has good IT and administrative skills
• Is flexible, practical and enjoys supporting young people in their learning

Previous experience in a food, catering, hospitality, education or technician role would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and successful department and play an important role in helping students develop practical life skills and achieve their best.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and our Cultural Fit document.

Closing Date: 9am on 16th June 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed

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 Ringwood School Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1626 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ringwood School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ringwood-school-academy

A large thriving oversubscribed 11 - 18 Comprehensive situated in beautiful surroundings close to the New Forest and the Hampshire / Dorset coastline. As a Teaching School we pride ourselves in being able to provide high quality professional development opportunities for all staff.

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