Food Technician

Bedford High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford High School in Leigh, Greater Manchester, is seeking a full-time Food Technician to support the Food Technology department. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year) with Grade 3 pay (£17,916 p.a.

or £13.70 p/h). The post requires prior experience in a school setting, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to assist teachers during practical lessons, maintain clean and well-organised labs, and manage stock and storage.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Food Technology Technician or similar school-based role.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and risk assessments.
• Experience working within a secondary school environment preferred.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, materials and equipment for Food Technology lessons (KS3 & KS4).
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Maintaining and organising the food technology classrooms and storage areas.
• Supporting teaching staff during practical lessons.
• Cleaning, stock control and safe storage of equipment.

Skills

Food technology experience

Food safety & hygiene

Secondary school environment

Independent & reliable

Job description

Bedford High School

Manchester Road

Leigh

WN7 2LU

Salary: Grade 3, £17,916 per annum. £13.70 per hour

30 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for ASAP

Do you want to work at a school where staff thrive and students flourish. Where relationships matter, where wellbeing isn’t just a slogan, and where colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work?

Do you want to join a school where staff feel valued, supported and proud of what they achieve together?

Here’s what sets us apart:

A Warm, Supportive Team

You’ll join colleagues who collaborate daily, celebrate success and share a mission to provide an exceptional experience for every student.

A School That Truly Invests in Staff

We offer high-quality CPD, coaching, mentoring and leadership development. Our staff retention is strong because colleagues feel supported, trusted and appreciated.

Wellbeing Comes First

A dedicated wellbeing hour, Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a culture that actively protects worklife balance.

And most importantly, you’ll feel the difference the moment you walk through the door.

As one colleague shared: “I’m very happy here and feel respected and looked after.”

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to appoint a full time Food Technician to provide support in the Food Technology department. The department is currently made up of a supportive team of teachers who look forward to welcoming a new member to the team.

The job will entail:

• Preparing ingredients, materials and equipment for Food Technology lessons (KS3 & KS4)
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food hygiene regulations
• Maintaining and organising the food technology classrooms and storage areas
• Supporting teaching staff during practical lessons
• Cleaning, stock control and safe storage of equipment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Food Technology Technician, or similar school-based role
• An understanding of food safety, hygiene and risk assessments
• Experience working within a secondary school environment preferred
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently

So, come and see us; we warmly encourage visits. You’ll get a feel for our culture, meet our team and see first-hand why Bedford is such a rewarding place to work.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information, references, right to work, qualifications, medical clearance and overseas checks where applicable.

In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children. At Bedford High School safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

This post involves regulated activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

The school's Child Protection Policy and Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy are available on the school website recruitment page.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.

As we receive many applications for posts, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

[e-mail] 01942 909009 or bedfordhighschool.co.uk

Interview date: Week commencing 9th November

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding