Food and Technology Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Food Technician to support the Technology Department in a secondary school from September 2026. The role covers Food Technology and Textiles; you will help prepare resources, equipment and ingredients for practical lessons while upholding high health and safety standards.

The position is 2–3 days per week with a September 2026 start, suited to someone with practical food technology experience who enjoys working in education and supporting teachers and students.

Qualifications

• Has practical experience or knowledge of Food Technology.
• Understands the importance of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Experience in a school or education setting is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, equipment and resources for practical Food Technology lessons.
• Supporting teachers and students during practical sessions.
• Ensuring classrooms, kitchens and work areas are clean, safe and well organised.
• Maintaining and checking food technology equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering supplies when required.
• Assisting with the general day-to-day running of the Technology Department.

Job description

Food Technician – Secondary School

Secondary School | 2–3 Days Per Week | September 2026 Start

We are currently recruiting for a Food Technician to join a busy and supportive Technology Department within a secondary school from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical food technology experience who enjoys working in an educational environment and wants to play a key role in supporting teachers and students.

The Role

As a Food Technician, you will provide essential day-to-day operational support to the Technology Department, helping to ensure that Food Technology and Textiles lessons run smoothly, safely and efficiently.

You will work closely with teaching staff to prepare resources, equipment and ingredients for practical lessons, while ensuring high standards of health, safety and organisation are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, equipment and resources for practical Food Technology lessons
• Supporting teachers and students during practical sessions
• Ensuring classrooms, kitchens and work areas are clean, safe and well organised
• Maintaining and checking food technology equipment
• Supporting the preparation and organisation of materials for Textiles lessons
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering supplies when required
• Ensuring appropriate food hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed
• Helping teachers to create an engaging and well-prepared practical learning environment
• Assisting with the general day-to-day running of the Technology Department

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has practical experience or knowledge of Food Technology
• Is confident working with food, equipment and practical resources
• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Understands the importance of food hygiene and health & safety
• Is reliable, proactive and able to work independently
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their learning
• Would be confident supporting a secondary school Technology Department

Previous experience working within a school or education setting would be advantageous, but is not essential for the right candidate.

Start Date: September 2026
Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week
Secondary School | Food Technology & Textiles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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