Food Technician

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 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: £22,688.00 - £23,028.00 Annually (Actual)

Food Technician job summary

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and organising ingredients, equipment and materials for lessons
• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety
• Managing stock, resources and equipment efficiently
• Assisting with displays, curriculum events and enrichment activities
• Providing administrative and operational support within the department

What We’re Looking For

• Has experience in food preparation, catering, hospitality or education settings
• Understands food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Is highly organised, proactive and able to work independently
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is committed to supporting young people and creating positive learning experiences
• Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, or is willing to obtain one

Previous experience within a school or Food Technology environment would be an advantage.

What We Offer

At Kingsway Park and the Altus Education Partnership, we are deeply committed to developing our staff and supporting long-term careers.

We offer:

• A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking Technology Department
• High-quality induction and ongoing professional development
• Access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications and trust-wide career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school and trust-wide projects
• Modern facilities and a well-resourced learning environment
• Employee Benefits Programme including:
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and wellbeing support)

How to apply

Please click 'APPLY NOW' above.

Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Week commencing 8th June 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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 Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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