Food/Design Technology Technician
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 October 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
- £29,436.00 - £31,611.00 Annually (Actual) APTEC Points 3 to 4 points 5 to 10 depending on experience
Food/Design Technology Technician job summary
PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family feel. Our vision is Success for Everyone, and we are seeking a dedicated Food/Design Technology Technician to help deliver this vision across our schools.
We currently comprise three schools:
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - a long-established and successful boys’ secondary school
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls - opened in 2019 and growing rapidly
- Bannockburn Primary School - a large, successful primary school that joined the Trust in November 2023
We also have a thriving co-educational Sixth Form provision.
At PolyMAT, we pride ourselves on a culture of high standards, underpinned by our core values of Care and Unity. We offer a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued, supported, and part of a close-knit community. Our schools and departments work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all.
Are you passionate about supporting practical learning in a dynamic and creative environment? We are seeking a proactive and organised Food, Preparation and Nutrition Technician to join our Design Technology department at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and resource management in our food and nutrition rooms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of food preparation areas, including sinks, cookers, equipment, and laundry.
- Prepare ingredients and materials for practical lessons as requested by teaching staff.
- Monitor and rotate food stock using the FIFO method, ensuring safe storage and minimal waste.
- Manage departmental ordering and spending records using electronic systems.
- Ensure equipment is safe, functional, and securely stored.
- Support students by organising and returning their work and materials.
- Assist with displays, teaching aids, and events across the DT department.
- Maintain Health & Safety records including COSHH, Risk Assessments, and audits.
- Contribute to departmental development, including bids for new equipment.
- Support the organisation of educational trips and events.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a food preparation or educational setting.
- Strong organisational and practical skills.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive practices.
Why Join Us?
As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:
- Opportunities for career progression
- Access to apprenticeship training
- Excellent professional development
- A contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
- Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loan
- Excellent catering facilities
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Secure on-site parking
- Free daily coffee for staff
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check in line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 legislation.
For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.
Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 October. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls website
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel . Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.
Following the success of our first ever Ofsted inspection at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, we are looking for dedicated teachers that will join us on our journey in delivering an outstanding education for all our students. By joining us, you will play a vital role in supporting our girls to grow as women whose voices are heard and respected. Through this, we hope that they will become influential mothers, sisters, carers, friends and, ultimately, successful and happy members of society.
As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.
Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.
Working for PolyMAT may also present the unique opportunity for staff to teach across both schools and for candidates to join our recruitment pool for further openings.
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