Food Preparation and Nutrition Technician

Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  3 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: £13,830.00 - £14,961.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3, SCP 3 to 8: FTE Salary £24,796 to £26,824. Actual salary per annum, pro rata £13,830 to £14,961

Food Preparation and Nutrition Technician job summary

An opportunity has arisen for the role of Food Preparation and Nutrition Technician at Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form (KNGS), on a permanent, part-time basis, working 23.5 hours per week on a term-time only basis (0.45 FTE). KNGS is an OFSTED outstanding school and is part of the West Midlands Multi Academy Trust with a comprehensive intake and a co-educational sixth form. We are proud of our vibrant, socially and culturally diverse school, which lies in the heart of our community, and is highly regarded in our local area and beyond.

Please note that working days and times may be subject to change on an annual basis, dependent on the timetable.

We are seeking a team‑focused candidate who will work collaboratively with the subject leader to provide technical support for day‑to‑day teaching and learning. Duties include preparing ingredients, equipment and resources for teachers and students, maintaining stock and hygiene levels, supporting practical lessons and creating requisitions for ordering. You may already be an experienced technician or, with training, have the potential to deliver efficient and effective support. Please refer to the person specification for the required skill set.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, supportive and ambitious department within an outstanding school. We consistently achieve excellent pastoral and academic outcomes and foster a culture of care for both students and staff. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure high‑quality provision across the school each day.

Benefits include a pension scheme with a generous employer contribution, an Employee Assistance Programme and a cycle‑to‑work scheme. For queries about the role, please contact Vicky Walsh, Subject Leader, at vwalsh@kngs.co.uk. Questions about the application process should be directed to Denise Wilson, PA to the Headteacher, at dwilson@kngs.co.uk.

Applications can be made by submitting your completed application form via the My New Term Portal. We do not accept CV applications, only those submitted on the KNGS application form will be considered.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Practices: We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Online searches will be conducted as part of the pre-employment checks.

This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks at enhanced level, along with other relevant employment checks. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and all posts advertised are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Kings Norton Girls' School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1083 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings Norton Girls' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-norton-girls-school

KNGS and Sixth Form is an OFSTED outstanding secondary school and one of the top comprehensives in the country. Our school lies in the heart of our community and is highly regarded locally.

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