Food Technology Technician

Reeson Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency seeks a Food Technology Technician to support a secondary school in Barnet. This part-time role requires a Food Technology graduate or specialist to maintain equipment, assist teaching staff, and ensure safety protocols. The position offers a salary range of £18,659 - £24,568 on a permanent contract, starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must manage equipment and materials in a busy school environment.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Ability to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Food Technology equipment and resources.
• Support teaching staff with practical needs.
• Ensure all safety standards are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Practical skills

Teamwork

Education

Food Technology degree or specialization

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.

Salary: £18,659 - £24,568; Permanent contract; September 2025 start; Part time position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Head of Food Technology for the technical service to the Food Technology & Design Faculty.
• Ensure practical needs of the teaching staff are met in accordance with School schemes of learning.
• Work cohesively with a team of Food Technology Technicians.
• Ensure that all Food Technology equipment is well maintained.
• Stocktaking of resources within Food Technology to ensure minimum stock levels.
• Ensure that the Food Technology resource room is well organised, accessible and user friendly.
• Ensure that subject knowledge is up-to-date and relevant training is attended.
• Support wider school activities such as open days, etc.
• Attend faculty meetings to brief staff on new equipment or practical ideas.
• Disposal and arranging for the disposal of waste materials.
• Remain up-to-date with the latest health and safety protocols with regards to hazardous materials.
• Resources: maintain appropriate stock levels of apparatus or materials, stock records and stock checks.
• Placing and progressing orders, ensuring expenditure is in accordance with department policy and checking deliveries.
• Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching and technician staff and participate in the selection of new items of equipment.
• Organise and store equipment, apparatus and materials in accordance with the Borough's regulations where appropriate.
• Participate in the development of Food Technology & Design Faculty's practical and technical facilities to meet teaching/learning needs.
• Maintain (including repair) and arrange maintenance and repair of Faculty apparatus and equipment.
• Ensure the maintenance of Food Technology & Design services and facilities, liaising with premises staff as appropriate.
• Prepare apparatus, material and set up equipment and apparatus for use in practical classes.
• Set up and, on occasions, carry out demonstrations.
• Retrieve and clean away apparatus after use; construct and modify apparatus as needed.
• Ensure that practical requirements of practical examinations/assessments are met.
• Ensure satisfactory standards of safety and security are maintained in accordance with School/Borough policy.
• Carry out other appropriate technician duties as requested by the Head of Food Technology.

Qualifications/Experience

Ideal candidates will be a Food Technology graduate or Food Technology specialist with the ability to manage equipment, materials and health & safety in a busy school Food Technology environment. (Note: This section reflects the responsibilities and role requirements described in the job posting.)

About the Agency

Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. We work with Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK, offering daily supply, long-term and permanent opportunities across London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.