Food & Textiles Technician

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stockport is seeking an experienced Food & Textiles Technician to provide technical support within the department. The successful candidate will assist in delivering food and textiles courses, ensure safe handling of materials, and communicate effectively with staff and students. The role offers a pro-rata salary ranging from £16,182 to £16,439 and includes support for professional development and staff well-being.

Benefits

Discounts at national supermarkets

Cycle to work scheme

Health-related benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Food & Textiles Technician.
• Effective communication and demonstration skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for food and textiles courses.
• Communicate techniques to staff and students effectively.
• Ensure safe handling of food and equipment.

Skills

Techniques used in food preparation

Safe handling of food

Knowledge of textiles equipment

Ability to communicate effectively

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

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, 8.00-2pm 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

Responsibilities

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. Experience and knowledge of:

• Techniques used in food preparation and safe handling of food
• Textiles equipment and techniques
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate this knowledge effectively to staff and students
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures, as well as a good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills

About the school

• 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 free access to external support agencies if needed.
• Has specific benefits including discounts at national supermarkets and high street retailers as well as a cycle to work scheme and other health related benefits.

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.

Please note: We do not accept CVs – for further details and to apply, please click the link below.

Food & Textiles Technician, Stockport - Tes Jobs

Closing Date: 11.59pm Monday 6 October 2025
Interviews: TBC