FOOD TECHNICIAN – THE HINCKLEY SCHOOL

The Hinckley School, Hinckley, LE10 1LE

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Part time: Mon: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm Tues – Thurs: 9am – 3.30pm Fri: 9am – 2.30 pm (all with half an hour unpaid lunch break) 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 3 £18,482 - £19,377 (per annum pro-rata salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Hinckley School is a thriving school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.

Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.

Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a an efficient and effective technician to provide a support service to Food Technology, which adds value, facilitates the achievement of educational objectives, and contributes to the provision of a safe, hygienic, and stimulating learning environment. Under the direction of the Subject Leader, you will provide outstanding support and assistance in running safe areas for staff and pupils by the preparation of tools, equipment and materials for food technology lessons.

For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.

Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CV’s.

What the school offers its staff

Salary & Benefits

Grade 3 £18,482 - £19,377 (per annum pro-rata salary)

Mon: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm

Tues – Thurs: 9am – 3.30pm

Fri: 9am – 2.30 pm

(all with half an hour unpaid lunch break)

30 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements

www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust

Closing Date

Sunday 11 October 2026

Interviews

w/c 12 October 2026

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

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

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HS Recruitment Pack Food technician Sept 26.pdf - 673 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Hinckley School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1080 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Hinckley School website
• Email address: recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 02477102134
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hinckley-academy-and-john-cleveland-sixth-form-centre

Originally established as Hinckley Grammar School nearly 400 years ago, our school is now a modern and aspirational learning community but retains the same commitment to placing our students first and providing them with the highest quality education.

Our transition from Hinckley Academy to The Hinckley School in August 2022 cemented our future vision.

Arranging a visit to The Hinckley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk.

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