Food and Design Technology Technician

Star Academies; Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Healthcare cash plans

Job summary

Star Salford Academy is seeking a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils, helping to create an outstanding learning environment and enabling pupils to succeed.

You'll join a committed team, develop relationships across the school and Star community, and contribute to safeguarding and high standards of health and safety. This on-site role offers professional development and a supportive working culture.

Qualifications

• A Levels or Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Experience of keeping work records.
• The ability to carry out risk assessments in relation to practical work.
• The ability to effectively direct the work of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to our pupils.
• Support learning and teaching.
• Develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Record keeping

Risk assessments

Team leadership

Education

A Levels/Level 3

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year-olds, which was opened by Star Academies in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism.

In July 2026, the school had its first Ofsted inspection, securing ‘Strong standard’ in four areas and ‘Expected standard’ in one area, reflecting the strong foundations established since the school opened. We were graded ‘Needs attention’ in one area (specifically attendance), and we are continuing to implement a wide range of strategies with parents, carers and families to improve this.

We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Levels or Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Experience of keeping work records.
• The ability to carry out risk assessments in relation to practical work.
• The ability to effectively direct the work of a team.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits.

• competitive salaries and pension schemes
• generous holiday entitlements
• healthcare cash plans

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 04 January 2027.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.