School Food Technician | Term-Time & CPD Support

Bedford High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford High School in Leigh, Greater Manchester, is seeking a full-time Food Technician to support the Food Technology department. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year) with Grade 3 pay (£17,916 p.a.

or £13.70 p/h). The post requires prior experience in a school setting, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to assist teachers during practical lessons, maintain clean and well-organised labs, and manage stock and storage.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Food Technology Technician or similar school-based role.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and risk assessments.
• Experience working within a secondary school environment preferred.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, materials and equipment for Food Technology lessons (KS3 & KS4).
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Maintaining and organising the food technology classrooms and storage areas.
• Supporting teaching staff during practical lessons.
• Cleaning, stock control and safe storage of equipment.

Skills

Food technology experience

Food safety & hygiene

Secondary school environment

Independent & reliable

Job description

Bedford High School in Leigh, Greater Manchester, is seeking a full-time Food Technician to support the Food Technology department. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year) with Grade 3 pay (£17,916 p.a.

or £13.70 p/h). The post requires prior experience in a school setting, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to assist teachers during practical lessons, maintain clean and well-organised labs, and manage stock and storage.