Food &Textiles Technician
Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,634.00 - £29,604.00 Annually (FTE)
Food &Textiles Technician job summary
Food &Textiles Technician
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP
Starting September 2026
28 hours per week, 38.4 weeks term time only
Working Pattern TBC - Timetable dependent
ElmWey Pay 5 £27,634-£29,604 (FTE)
Actual Salary £18,206- £19,504 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Food & Textiles Technician to support DT teachers in delivering the curriculum and practical’s, assisting in lessons to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment. You will be an integral part of a supportive and aspirational team.
You will support teaching and learning by:
Prepare and maintain materials, tools, and equipment for lessons in Textiles.
To provide ingredients for lessons in Food Technology
Assist teaching staff during practical sessions, offering technical advice and support to students.
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times, including safe storage and disposal of materials.
Organise and manage stock, resources, and displays and undertake administration tasks
Contribute to exhibitions and displays of student work across the school.
Help ensure health and safety standards
This is a varied and busy role involving preparing resources, equipment and food ingredients for lessons, as well as maintaining and ordering
supplies and working alongside teachers to support learning in practical lessons and demonstrations.
Candidates should:
Have experience or training in Textiles/Food (education or industry).
Be organised, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Show strong practical skills and a good understanding of relevant tools, techniques, and materials.
Be able to communicate effectively with young people to support learning and development
Demonstrate a commitment to creativity and a positive learning environment.
In return we offer:
A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success
A vibrant and collaborative team
A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice
Excellent professional development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
Free on-site parking
Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination
Priority school admissions for staff children: In accordance with our admissions policy, children of staff receive priority for entry to Heathside Walton-on-Thames. To qualify, the staff member must have been permanently employed (full- or part-time) for at least two years at the time of application or recruited to a government-defined skill-shortage post.
Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 at midday
Interviews: w/c Monday 1st June 2026
Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Further information about the job
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.
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- School type
- Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 484 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heathside Walton-on-Thames website
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