Food Technology Technician

TipTopJob; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An outstanding secondary school in Barnet is seeking a Food Technology Technician to provide technical support to the Food Technology faculty. The role involves maintaining equipment, supporting practical teaching, and ensuring a well-organized resource room. Required qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths and A Level grades A*-C. This is a part-time, permanent contract, starting in September 2025, offering a salary between GBP 18,659 and GBP 24,568.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades 9-7 (including English and Maths).
• A Level grades A*-C.
• Interest or experience in Food Technology and Design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to the Food Technology and Design Faculty.
• Ensure the practical needs of the teaching staff are met.
• Maintain all Food Technology equipment.
• Stocktake resources to maintain minimum stock levels.

Job description

Overview

Outstanding Secondary School in Barnet seeks an organised and practical Food Technology graduate or Food Technology specialist to work as a Food Technology Technician, starting in September 2025 on a permanent contract, part-time basis.

Role: Food Technology Technician

Location: London, United Kingdom (Barnet area)

Salary: GBP 18,659 – GBP 24,568 (permanent contract, September 2025, part-time)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to the Food Technology and Design Faculty under the supervision of the Head of Food Technology.
• Ensure the practical needs of the teaching staff are met in accordance with school schemes of learning.
• Work cohesively with a team of Food Technology Technicians.
• Maintain all Food Technology equipment.
• Stocktake resources to ensure minimum stock levels; maintain stock records and stock books.
• Keep the Food Technology resource room well organised, accessible and user friendly.
• Keep subject knowledge up to date and attend relevant training.
• Support wider school activities (e.g., open days), attend faculty meetings to brief staff on new equipment or practical ideas.
• Dispose of waste materials appropriately and in line with safety procedures.
• Remain up to date with health and safety protocols regarding hazardous materials.
• Organise and store equipment, apparatus and materials; identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching and technician staff and participate in purchasing where required.
• Maintain and repair Faculty apparatus and equipment; liaise with premises staff as appropriate.
• Prepare and support practical activities to meet teaching/learning needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• GCSE grades 9-7 (including English and Maths).
• A Level grades A*-C.
• Interest or experience in Food Technology and Design, with ability to support practical teaching.

Contract and Status

• Permanent contract
• Part-time position