Food Technology Technician

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-term schedule

Training & development

EAP (Well-being support)

Discount platform

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Sick pay

Job summary

Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Food Technology Technician to join our team. The role supports teaching and ensures provision of resources for lessons. This term-time, permanent post runs 30 hours per week (8.30am–3pm, Mon–Fri).

Salary starts at PS4 point 2 actual and FTE £25,878, with progression through BET benefits and development opportunities. We value staff development, provide wellbeing support, on-site parking, and a supportive environment for

Qualifications

• Safeguarding awareness and child protection focus.
• Evidence of effective professional development (CPD).
• Ability to contribute to learning support and resource preparation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team under the direction of the teacher to support learning for pupils.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available in classrooms for lessons.
• Set up and prepare resources and materials for lessons.
• Provide technical support, guidance and assistance to students.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Resource setup

Student support

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

We are seeking a Food Technology Technician to join our team at Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Epsom And Ewell High School

Epsom and Ewell High School offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students thrive. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022 and described as "no ordinary secondary school," we balance academic excellence with preparation for life beyond the curriculum. Our student-led approach challenges learners to think deeply while our dedicated staff ensure they progress further than national averages. We're proud to be the UK's first recipient of the Schools Mental Health Gold Award, creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Professional development is central to our success, with weekly training keeping teaching dynamic and relevant. We have a strong tradition of developing leaders from within, supported by robust in-house programs and a commitment to accelerated career progression at all levels. At Epsom and Ewell High School, we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and high aspiration. Our ethos is simple: our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly believe every child can achieve.

Details

Position: Food Technology Technician

Contract: Term time (37 weeks per year), Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am -3pm. 30 hours per week excluding unpaid breaks

Salary: PS4 point 2 Actual £17,601, FTE £25,878

Benefits

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• To ensure that all materials and equipment are available in classrooms as required for lessons
• To set up and prepare resources and materials
• To provide technical support, guidance and assistance to students

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Desirable

• Experience working in an educational or food preparation environment
• Passion for education, food technology, and supporting student success

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay