School Food Technician

Outwood Academy Valley, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 5 days (39 weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary (Actual Salary): £21,995 to £22,304

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have practical expertise in food preparation and hygiene standards, coupled with a desire to facilitate dynamic teaching and learning in a busy Food Technology environment? Can you manage stock control, equipment maintenance, and rigorous cleaning procedures to ensure lessons run smoothly? The overall purpose of this post is supporting teaching and learning in the Technology Department on a day-to-day basis.

Welcome from the Principal:

I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Valley, a school where excellence, innovation, and opportunity create an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. We are situated at the heart of the community in Worksop, the "Gateway to the Dukeries."

We are deeply committed to putting students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. We believe learning should be enjoyable and enriching, allowing students to make exceptional progress through our knowledge-rich, personalised curriculum. Our Performing Arts Department is a particular area of excellence.

If you are passionate about education, we warmly invite you to join our dedicated team. We value and invest in our staff, offering high-quality professional development and a collaborative environment. We operate as a supportive school family, celebrating successes and working together with a shared sense of purpose.

If you share our values, apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

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

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.

SUP007 Food Technician JD.pdf - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

SUP007 Food Technician PS.pdf - 223 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy Valley

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1721 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Outwood Academy Valley website
• Email address: n.ruddlesdin@valley.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01909 475121
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-valley

Outwood Academy Valley is an oversubscribed 11 - 18 academy in the North of Nottinghamshire at the gateway to the famous Dukeries, including Clumber Park. Situated in Worksop, a vibrant town with a historic market centre, mining heritage and growing commuter links for nearby cities, including Sheffield.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Valley

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.ruddlesdin@valley.outwood.com.

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