Qualified Food Technician

Connex Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE Paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit

Funded formal qualifications to Level

Care to classroom conversion course

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a Qualified Food Technician to inspire students in science within a North Birmingham school. The role emphasizes delivering engaging lessons to small groups, supporting SEN students, and maintaining a safe, encouraging learning environment.

The position starts ASAP and runs long-term through the academic year. This opportunity offers a competitive daily rate, weekly PAYE, access to SEND Toolkit development, funded qualifications, and career progression via our

Qualifications

• QTS – Qualified Teaching Status is required.
• Previous experience working in Education is essential.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4, tailored to small groups and individual needs.
• Differentiate teaching to support students with SEN and other needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom that promotes confidence and curiosity.
• Use creative and practical approaches to make Science meaningful and enjoyable.
• Assess, mark, and provide regular feedback to track and improve progress.

Skills

QTS

Experience in Education

Differentiation

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Role: Qualified Food Technician

Rate of pay: £180 – £230 daily – Dependent on experience

Location: North Birmingham

About the role

Connex Education is seeking to appoint a Food Technician who brings strong subject knowledge and passion for inspiring students while also demonstrating patience, resilience, and compassion that are central to our school ethos. Our pupils benefit from small classes, personalised teaching, and a nurturing environment where they feel safe, respected, and able to thrive. The role starts asap and is a long term booking, potentially running till the end of the academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3, KS4, tailored to small groups and individual needs.
• Differentiate teaching to support students with social, emotional, and special educational needs (SEN).
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom that promotes confidence, curiosity, and positive behaviour.
• Use creative and practical approaches to make Science meaningful and enjoyable.
• Assess, mark, and provide regular feedback to track and improve student progress.

Located in North Birmingham, our school setting prides itself on welcoming, enthusiastic children who feel both happy and settled in their learning environment. It offers a safe, nurturing space where excellence is driven by curiosity, creativity, and resilience. The school places strong emphasis on the arts, sport, and outdoor education — to spark creativity, boost confidence, and nurture both emotional literacy and physical well-being. Its broad, enriched curriculum goes beyond academics to include local and global learning, theatre visits, residential stays, and hands‑on community connections. Highly supportive teaching staff foster a warm, inclusive culture where every child is valued, celebrated, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

Role Requirements

• QTS – Qualified Teaching Status
• Previous experience working in Educational is essential.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.