Food & Textiles Technician

Bramhall High School; Bramhall; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bramhall is seeking an experienced Food & Textiles Technician to provide technical support for food and textiles courses. Candidates should have knowledge of safe food handling and textiles techniques, along with strong communication skills. This role offers 27 hours a week with the possibility of flexible hours, supporting the school's commitment to staff well-being and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts at national supermarkets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health-related benefits

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of techniques used in food preparation.
• Knowledge of textiles equipment and techniques.
• Strong communication skills to demonstrate knowledge to staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient technical support for food and textiles courses.
• Assist in maintaining safe working environments.
• Support the delivery of courses by applying relevant techniques.

Skills

Food preparation and safe handling

Textiles equipment knowledge

Strong communication skills

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Literacy and ICT skills

Job description

Overview

Food & Textiles Technician Scale 3 Points 5-6 £25,583-£25,989 (pro rata) Actual (£16,182-£16,439) 27 hours a week, 8.00-2.00pm Mon-Thurs, 8.00-1.30pm Friday which includes a 30min lunch break. (Hours could be negotiated for the right candidate) Term Time only plus 3 Inset Days. Start date: ASAP. We are looking to appoint an experienced Food & Textiles Technician to provide efficient and effective technical support within the department. The post holder will be required to support the delivery of both food and textiles courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective technical support within the department for food and textiles courses.
• Support the delivery of food and textiles courses by applying relevant techniques and demonstrable knowledge.
• Assist in preparing, handling and maintaining safe working environments in line with health and safety requirements.
• Communicate and demonstrate knowledge effectively to staff and students.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience and knowledge of techniques used in food preparation and safe handling of food.
• Knowledge of textiles equipment and techniques.
• Strong communication skills to demonstrate knowledge to staff and students.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures, with a good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

School Information & Values

• Has a supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all members of our learning community.
• Has high ambitions for all and provides excellent opportunities for professional development.
• Is well-ordered with high standards of commitment from students, staff and parents.
• Has a strong emphasis on staff well-being and access to external support agencies if needed.
• Offers benefits including discounts at national supermarkets and high street retailers, cycle-to-work scheme and other health-related benefits.

Safeguarding & Application

The school is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including a DBS check. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 11.59pm Monday 6 October 2025

Interviews: TBC