Food Technology Technician

Philip Southcote School; Ewell; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous pension and holiday entit.

Training and development

Wellbeing support (24/7 GP & EAP)

Discount platform access

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust, seeks a Food Technology Technician to support teaching and learning in a vibrant secondary setting. The role is term-time (37 weeks) with a 30-hour week, offering development opportunities and strong safeguarding commitments.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths and experience in educational or food preparation environments. DBS checks are required, with a focus on student welfare and professional development within a

Formación

• Experience working in an educational or food preparation environment.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

Responsabilidades

• Support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available in classrooms as required for lessons.
• Set up and prepare resources and materials.
• Provide technical support, guidance and assistance to students.

Conocimientos

Food technology support

Educación

GCSE English & Maths

Descripción del empleo

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

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

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

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

• 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

Key responsibilities include:

• 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


• 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


• 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.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 22nd November 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.