Food Technician (1 year Fixed Term Contract)

Nova Hreod Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Staff benefits and discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Term-time working

Job summary

Nova Hreod Academy in Swindon is seeking a highly organised Food Technician to join our busy team on a fixed-term basis for six months, starting September 2026.

The role involves preparing equipment, setting up practical sessions, assisting with food science lessons, and tidying away in line with risk assessments and staff guidance. You will work closely with the Food Science Teacher and may order supplies. DBS disclosure is required. The post is term-time friendly and 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive Food Technician, able to support practical food science sessions.
• Assist teaching staff with the running of practical work sessions.
• Prepare and tidy equipment in line with risk assessments and staff instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and tidy away equipment and materials for food science lessons.
• Support the Food Science Teacher with practical work and classroom setup.
• Order supplies as required and ensure classrooms are ready for the next lesson.

Job description

We are excited to be able to offer a Food Technician to join our busy team in Nova Hreod Academy.

Job Title

Food Technician

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months

Location

Nova Hreod Academy

Start Date

September 2026

Working Hours

29 hours a week Monday - Friday

About the Role

Nova Hreod Academy is seeking a highly organised and proactive Food Science Technician to join our team. This is a fixed-term role from 1st September 2026 until 28th February 2026 the purpose of this being a fixed-term role is to cover a leave of absence. There may be a need to extend this role.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Academy, supporting food science.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and tidy away equipment and materials ready for use in the appropriate classrooms, in accordance with academy risk assessments, and manufacturer’s instructions and the requirements of teaching staff, including preparing materials, delivering equipment to rooms, and photocopying.
• To assist teaching staff with the general running of practical work sessions in a supporting capacity only.
• To clean and make spills safe, breakages, and related incidents that require careful handling, and ensure all classrooms are clear at the end of the school day and are prepared for lesson 1 the next day's lesson.
• To support the Food Science Teacher with Food Science work including but not limited to, food preparations (weighing and measuring), preparing the classroom, and tidying away. Providing general support to the Food Science teacher.
• To order supplies as required, under the direction of the Food Science Head of Department and Teachers.

We offer

• A strong, supportive team culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised
• The opportunity to deliver memorable educational experiences beyond the classroom
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• A visible impact on students’ lives, particularly in widening access to enrichment opportunities
• A diverse and vibrant school community
• Clear systems, leadership support and a forward-thinking working environment

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to United Learning staff benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Term-time working, supporting a positive work-life balance

Additional Information

Nova Hreod Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, there is an expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the School is unable to provide individual feedback on why an application is unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

United Learning

Nova Hreod Academy is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resources, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff's well-being. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.