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Waseley Hills High School is seeking a Food Technician to support the Food Technology team with hands-on practical activities and lesson preparation. The role involves assisting teachers and managing equipment for practical lessons in a school kitchen environment.
The position is part-time (32.5 hours per week) during term time plus 5 INSET days, with a salary of £18,526 per annum (actual). Flexible hours may be considered to accommodate school needs and staff wellbeing.
Job Reference #: EDV/2026/WHHS/30265
Location
School Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9EL
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£18,526.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay Award Pending
Hours Per Week
32.5
Weeks Per Year
Term Time Only plus 5 INSET days
Closing Date
Midnight, Sun 4th Oct, 2026
Start Date
ASAP
Positions Available
1
Hours: 32.5 per week, term time only + 5 days
Salary: £18,526 per annum (actual - Pay Award Pending)
Our Food Technology team requires a hands‑on practical person to support the teachers in lesson preparation and deliver practical lessons. The role includes the use of cooking equipment and would suit a wide range of people including someone looking to start their career, work in a school environment, progress into teaching or a semi‑retired individual. Flexible working hours will be considered.
We are a school in the Central Regions School Trust, whose mission is social justice through exceptional schools. Therefore, this provides us with the opportunities, capabilities and desire to develop both our staff and students so this role will be in collaboration with a wider team of technicians across other schools and will always be supported.
All support staff are subject to the Conditions of Employment set out in their contract of employment and the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (The Green Book) Document. The Trust and its schools comply with these requirements as a minimum but optionally offer an incredible wellbeing package including free tea and coffee facilities, free eye tests, cycle scheme and an employee assistance programme that offers a wide range of free support from emotional to financial and legal.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.