Food Technician

Broadoak Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Broadoak Academy is seeking a qualified Food Technician to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will support the Food Technology curriculum by providing technical assistance and managing resources for practical classes, while upholding health and safety standards. The position is part-time during term time, suitable for those passionate about enhancing student learning.

Benefits

Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits including gym discounts and wellness sessions

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Good Literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Relevant vocational qualification essential.
• Educated to A Level standard in Design Technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for Food Technology curriculum.
• Prepare and manage resources for practical activities.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above

Relevant vocational qualification (e.g., Food Hygiene Certificate)

A Level standard in Design Technology or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Title: Food Technician

Actual Annual Salary: £17,451 - £19,022

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,136 - £27,398 – Grade B. Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week, term time only + insets

Provisional Start Date:1 September 2025

We are looking for a Food Technician to join our supportive and talented team at Broadoak Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a Food Technician who will provide technical assistance and support to meet the practical requirements of the Food Technology aspects of the Design and Technology (DT) curriculum. They will prepare, provide, maintain and manage the necessary resources and information required to enable safe and engaging practical activities to be undertaken by staff and students. Maintain an appropriate Health and Safety culture ensuring that all relevant Health and Safety regulations and guidelines are adhered to at all times.

About you:

You will have:

Good Literacy and numeracy stills (including GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above – or equivalent qualifications.

Hold a relevant vocational qualification – eg Food Hygiene Certificate

Educated to a minimum of A Level standard in Design Technology or equivalent experience

Excellent time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Broadoak Academyis an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-Super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the Town. We are very proud to be an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well- balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, well-being and futures.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Generous annual leave.

A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.

Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.

Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.

A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.

Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

•Closing Date: 7 July 2025

• Short-listing: 8 July 2025

• Interviews: 11 July 2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

Safeguarding Statement

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification, prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.