Food Technician

Meadow Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4BD

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 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: £21,854.00 - £22,911.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3

Food Technician job summary

We are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Food Technician to support teaching staff in delivering the curriculum to all students. The successful candidate will support food lessons and hospitality & catering lessons and undertake technical support duties within school. The post would be of interest to a creative and flexible person. We are looking for an experienced individual who possesses effective communication skills and knowledge and understanding of working in this environment.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 8 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Meadow Park School is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

The successful candidate must be:

- Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.

- Resilient with a strong personal drive.

- Passionate about securing the most productive learning opportunities for students in school.

- Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”

We will offer you:

- A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.

- A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.

- A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.

- Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.

- A vibrant, modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to support colleagues to secure rapid sustained school improvement? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We look forward to receiving your application.

Candidates who submit an application form before the closing date, may be invited for interview early, therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2025 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

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

Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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 Meadow Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 803 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meadow Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-academy-coventry

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Meadow Park is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

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