Food Technician

St Paul's Way Trust School, London, E3 4FT

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29-816 - £31,147 Pro Rata

Food Technician job summary

We are seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic and proactive Food Technician to support our successful Design and Technology Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for food, practical learning and supporting young people. Working closely with the Head of Design and Technology and teaching staff, you will play a key role in preparing resources for practical lessons, maintaining specialist equipment and ensuring the safe and effective operation of our food technology facilities.

The successful candidate will be an essential part of the department, helping to create an engaging learning environment where students can develop practical skills, creativity and confidence.

About the Role

As Food Technician, you will provide technical and practical support to teachers and students across the Food Technology curriculum. You will be responsible for preparing ingredients and equipment for lessons, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety, and supporting the delivery of practical learning activities.

You will also oversee the management of resources, maintain stock levels, coordinate orders and support staff and students with the safe use of specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

Prepare ingredients, equipment and materials for practical Food Technology lessons.

Set up and clear away practical teaching activities.

Provide technical advice and support to staff and students.

Assist with practical demonstrations and specialist classroom activities where appropriate.

Ensure equipment and appliances are maintained, serviced and used safely.

Monitor food hygiene standards and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Manage stock levels and submit orders for consumable and non-consumable resources.

Maintain accurate records relating to equipment, resources and expenditure.

Ensure safe storage of food ingredients, materials and equipment.

Provide guidance on health and safety procedures and safe working practices.

Support the department in identifying and sourcing new resources and equipment.

Keep preparation and storage areas organised, safe and fit for purpose.

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 St Paul's Way Trust School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1866 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Paul's Way Trust School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-way-trust-school-london

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