Food Technician

Ormiston Forge Academy, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6QU

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP pending pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13,305.00 - £13,515.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 2, Scale Point 4 - 5

Food Technician job summary

Work Where It Matters Most, Achieve What Matters More

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Here at Ormiston Forge Academy, we are looking for a reliable and organised Food Technician to help create engaging, safe and inspiring practical learning experiences for our students. By ensuring ingredients, equipment and learning spaces are prepared and ready for use, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality Food Technology lessons and helping students develop valuable practical skills, confidence and creativity.

You will be at the heart of the department, preparing resources, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation, supporting practical activities and helping to create an environment where students can thrive. Alongside your work in Food Technology, you will provide flexible support to the Art Department, helping prepare materials, organise resources and contribute to exhibitions and academy events.

From managing stock and checking deliveries to maintaining specialist equipment and supporting teachers during practical lessons, your contribution will make a real difference to the day-to-day success of both departments and the educational experience of our young people.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Experience of food preparation or working in a similar practical environment, with experience in a school setting being advantageous.
• The ability to organise routine tasks, work accurately and maintain clean, safe and orderly workspaces.
• An understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices, or the willingness to develop your knowledge through training.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, enabling you to build positive working relationships with staff and students.
• A flexible and approachable attitude, with a commitment to supporting both the Food Technology and Art departments.

At Ormiston Forge Academy, education is about more than just academics; it's about creating a sense of belonging and fostering a strong, supportive community. We live by the values of Resilience, Aspiration and Respect. These principles guide our efforts to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We're more than just a school, we're a family.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefit.

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression  
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.

Our young people deserve nothing less than the best, so if you can be the best then we would like to hear from you!

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Kirsty Fleming (Academy HR Partner), on 01384 566 598 or email hr@oatforge.co.uk

Please see the attached job description for further information.

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 Ormiston Forge Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1643 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ormiston Forge Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-forge-academy

Secondary Academy with Sixth Form provision. Part of Ormiston Academies Trust

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