Food Technician (DT Department)

Clyst Vale Community College, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday-Friday 08:00-15:30 32.5 hour per week 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £19,324

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

Starting 3rd September or as soon as possible after that date, we are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Food Technology Technician to support our busy and successful Design & Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the delivery of engaging and inspiring Food Technology lessons for students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

As our Food Technician, you will be responsible for the preparation of ingredients, equipment and resources for practical lessons, ensuring that our food preparation facilities operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with food safety regulations. Working closely with teaching staff, you will help create an outstanding learning environment where students can develop essential food preparation and nutritional skills.

Experience in food preparation and hygiene is essential, and possession of a current Level 2 Food Safety is desirable.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer-

• A unique opportunity to work within a Gold Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos

• A supportive CPD programme

• Free on-site parking

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.

Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Clyst Vale Community College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 944 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Clyst Vale Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@clystvale.org
• Phone number: 01392 463936
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clyst-vale-community-college

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

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