Science and Food Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Exeter is seeking a motivated Science and Food Technician to join its teams. This part-time role involves preparing resources for two departments and offers flexibility in hours. Ideal for individuals interested in education, with training provided for candidates lacking specific experience. The closing date for applications is midnight 12th October 2025.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supportive CPD programme

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and equipment for food technology.
• Assist Senior Science Technician in resource preparation.
• Oversee food budget and maintain tidiness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11-18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents.

We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

The Role

Starting in November, we are looking to recruit a professional and motivated Science and Food Technician to join our highly successful Science and Technology teams. This role is being advertised as a Grade B position and would be ideal for someone who may be looking at a career in teaching and wants to gain first-hand experience of working in a school.

You will need to have good interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and have excellent planning and organisational skills.

Principal Duties

For the Food Technician part of the role:

• Preparation of ingredients and equipment
• Placing food shops online and in person
• Overseeing food budget
• Maintain general tidiness and organisation of the food department

For the Science Technician part of the role:

• Providing assistance to Senior Science Technician and/or Technician
• Preparing resources and equipment
• Delivering and collecting equipment/resources from classrooms
• General admin tasks such as photocopying/printing/filing

Previous experience of working in a school and possession of a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous but are not essential as full training will be given.

Hours of Work

The role is split into two parts:

• Monday-Friday 17.5 hrs per week (08:00-11:30) (Food Technology Department)
• Monday-Thursday 18 hrs per week (11:30-16:30) (Science Department)

There is some flexibility around these hours and how they are split and this can be discussed at interview.

Please note we will consider applications from candidates who just want to be considered for one of the roles.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Application and Interview

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.clystvale.org/vacancies

Closing date for all applications is midnight 12th October 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 20th October 2025.

What We Offer

We can offer:

• A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
• A supportive CPD programme
• Free on-site parking