Food Technology Technician

Heathcoteschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,601 - 16,838; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Greater London seeks a part-time Technician specializing in Food Technology. The successful candidate will support food preparation and assist pupils during practical lessons, collaborating with other technicians in a supportive team environment. The role requires a keen interest in Design and Technology and offers 23.5 hours of work per week during term time only. Applications are welcomed by email before the closing date, Monday 8th December 2025.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in Design and Technology.
• Ability to support food practical lessons.
• Experience in food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support with food preparation for pupils.
• Assist students during food practical lessons.
• Work collaboratively with a team of technicians.

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Interest in Design and Technology

Job description

Scale 3, Point 5 to 6 (£16,601 to £16,838 actual pro rata salary)

23.5 hours per week, 45.05 weeks – Term Time Only + INSETS

Commencing January 2026

Heathcote School and Science College is an inclusive community school with key values to Encourage, Challenge and Succeed. The values are integral in everything we do to support and nurture pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes in a safe and happy learning environment. Feedback from our recent Ofsted report (February 2024) confirmed Staff greatly enjoy working at the school. They hugely value the support they receive for their workload and well-being.

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in Design and Technology to be a Technician working as part of a team of technicians across the department. We are seeking a technician to specialise supporting in Food Technology. The successful candidate will need to support with food preparation and help pupils in food practical lessons. This is a part time role 23.5hours a week however the working hours arrangement across the week are to be confirmed with the successful candidate in support of the Food technology timetable within the department.

The school puts well-being and development at the heart of its work, and we have very talented staff who are encouraged to grow and develop collaboratively, within school and with local schools, to be the best they can be. We are working to raise standards in a ‘high challenge, low threat’ way and enable robust systems which ensure consistency in all areas and encourage growth and development for all. The school has excellent resources and an impressive, spacious site on the edge of Epping Forest including a staff car park and surrounding roads that do not require a parking permit. We are also a 15-minute walk from Chingford Station which has great links into the City.

We aim to ensure our staff body reflects the diversity of our community and use anonymised-recruitment processes in our short-listing. We employ staff with diverse skills and backgrounds and this ensures that our policies and systems are always inclusive of all our stakeholders. We value and respect everyone’s identity and our Equality Information and Objectives Policy confirms our commitment to the 2010 Equalities Act.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail].

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 8th December 2025 at 9am

Indicative date for interviews: TBC

Please note: applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above. We therefore urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Heathcote School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Sixth Form Telephone
020 8498 5110 – Option 3

Heathcote School & Science College
96 Normanton Park
Chingford
London
E4 6ES