Food Technician

Cabot Learning Federation; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Lime Hills Academy in Somerset is seeking a Food Technician to support SEMH learners in practical food and nutrition lessons. You will work with small groups to promote healthy eating, independence and confidence around food, helping pupils develop life skills through hands-on activities.

The role is part-time, 21 hours a week during term time plus INSET days, with a starting January 2027 and a base at Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• Hold a relevant vocational qualification – e.g. Food Hygiene Certificate
• Understanding of the safe use and operation of food technology equipment
• Excellent time management skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with practical food and nutrition lessons for small groups
• Promote healthy eating, independence and confidence around food
• Support SEMH learners to develop life skills through hands-on activities

Skills

Literacy & numeracy skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Equipment operation

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade 4+)

Vocational qualification in Food Technology

Job description

# Food TechnicianEmployer: Lime Hills AcademyLocation: Nailsea, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £13,024 - £14,195Posted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 9th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1581193Job Reference: LHA* Share :* Print**Job Title:** Food Technician**Actual Annual Salary:** £13,024 - £14,195 based on the hours and weeks worked.**Full Time Equivalent Salary:** £25,798 - £29,208 – Grade B. Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.**Contract Type**: Permanent**Hours:** Part-time, 21 hours per week, term time only, plus insets**Working Pattern:** Monday, Tuesday and Friday – (Tuesday’s can be changed – but needs to be Monday and Friday)**Start:** January 2027 – pending completion of pre-employment checks.As a Food Technician at LHA, you will work alongside small groups of pupils in a supportive SEMH environment, helping them develop essential life skills through practical food and nutrition lessons. You will play a vital role in promoting the importance of healthy eating, independence, confidence, and positive relationships with food, enabling young people to develop skills that will benefit them both in school and throughout their lives**Please note this role will be based Beaufighter Rd Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8EE****About you:**You will have:* Good Literacy and numeracy skills (including GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above – or equivalent qualifications).* Hold a relevant vocational qualification – e.g. Food Hygiene Certificate* An understanding of the safe use and operation of food technology equipment, including ovens, hobs and other kitchen appliances, with the ability to demonstrate their correct use.* Excellent time management skills* Great 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.**About Lime Hills Academy:**Lime Hills Academy is a special school for young people in years 5 - 11 who have an EHCP to support their SEMH needs. We will be moving into our new build in Churchill over the next few months. As a temporary arrangement we have been supported by the DfE and CLF to deliver our provision across two sites: a secondary site in Weston and a primary site in Nailsea.At our core, is a belief that every young person deserves the right to an educative experience that prepares them for adulthood and opens doors at Post 16. We do this by providing a targeted core curriculum that focuses in equal parts on literacy, numeracy, and PSHE. This is enriched through outdoor learning, benevolent childhood experiences, arts, topic based learning and specific interventions**Why work at CLF?**We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest 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. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including 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: 9 November 2027****Shortlisting Date: 11 November 2027****Interviews: 17 November 2027**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.Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.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.As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.### AttachmentsCLF Privacy NoticeCLF Safeguarding & Child Protection PolicyRecruitment, selection & disclosure policy & procedure (including employment of ex-offenders)Technician (Food Technology) - LHA Level 1 Person SpecificationTechnician (Food Technology) LHA - Level 1 Job Description### 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 (where applicable), 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.