General Technician (Food)

Rooks Heath School, Harrow, HA2 9AH

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  23 March 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: H3 Point 5, £20,439 (FTE £29,434)
• Additional allowances:

  H3 Point 5, £20,439 (FTE £29,434)

General Technician (Food) job summary

GENERAL TECHNICIAN (FOOD)

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Hours: 30 hours, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm (30 minute break)

Salary: H3 Point 5, £20,439 (FTE £29,434)

Posted: Monday 23rd March 2026

Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026, 9am

Job Starts: Required ASAP

Interview Date: W/C 20th April 2026

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Technicians. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and able to support students’ learning by assisting with the practical requirements of the curriculum.

While experience in a school environment or working with secondary-aged students would be an advantage, it is not essential. Additional professional training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Excellent transport links
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support
• Interest free loans for relocation costs
• Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contribution to Flu Jabs annually
• Contribution to standard eye care tests
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Dedication to continuing professional development
• Employee discounts on our nursery and primary school out of hours provisions
• Recognised as a National Living Wage Award Employer

Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent PD opportunities and potential for career progression.

Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service. A Certificate of Good Conduct is also required from the successful applicant if they have lived abroad and fulfil relevant requirements.

If you think this role may be for you and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by contacting the school. We would be happy to facilitate a visit to our site to see the school in operation. Contact details are: recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

Please be aware we are unable to support applications which require sponsorship for this role.

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 Rooks Heath School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rooks Heath School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rooks-heath-school

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