Senior Food Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Senior Food Technician for a part-time role in Weston-super-Mare. The technician will prepare materials for lessons, maintain health and safety standards, and support teaching staff. Ideal candidates will have A Level qualifications in a relevant technology and experience in food science. The position offers a salary between £19,415 and £20,930, with additional benefits such as health support, generous leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Well-being support

Health benefits

Generous annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
• Experience of using, cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of specialist equipment.
• Relevant vocational qualification for food handling.

Responsibilities

• Order materials for classes.
• Prepare and portion food for lessons.
• Support teaching staff during practical sessions.
• Take ownership of health and safety within the food rooms.
• Plan and design safe, engaging activities.

Skills

Food preparation

Health and safety compliance

Technical equipment safety

Collaboration

Education

A Level standard in relevant technology

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Job Title: Senior Food Technician

Actual Annual Salary: £19,415 - £20,930 (based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £27,964 - £30,146 (CLF Grade C) (based on 37 hours per week, all year round)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part‑Time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only plus inset days. Average 6 hours per day. Hours can be discussed at interview.

Provisional Start Date: As soon as possible – upon completion of pre‑employment checks.

Your opportunity to put your food knowledge and creative skills to the good use:

As a Senior Food Technology Technician within the Creative Department at Broadoak Academy, you will:

• Order materials for classes.
• Prepare and portion food for lessons.
• Support teaching staff during practical sessions.
• Take ownership of health and safety within the food rooms.
• Receive and store food deliveries.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department and staff to support other technicians across the academy.
• Plan, facilitate, and design safe, engaging practical activities that enhance learning.
• Maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulations and guidelines.

About you:

• Practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
• Minimum A Level standard in an appropriate technology field and/or equivalent experience in food science.
• Experience of using, cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of specialist equipment.
• Relevant vocational qualification (e.g., Food Hygiene certificate) where the post regularly handles food and associated substances.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification before submitting an application.

About Broadoak Academy:

Broadoak Academy is an ever‑growing secondary school located in Weston‑super‑Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the town. We are proud to be an Ofsted‑rated ‘Good’ school, with a strong sense of belonging and community that provides students with a well‑balanced, happy and successful education. With a new Principal starting in April 2026, this is an exciting time to join a passionate team delivering Design and Technology lessons to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West, committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives and are driven by a shared moral purpose to support teaching, leadership and support roles. We are proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and make a meaningful difference.

We are an equal opportunity employer, strong believers in representation, and encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups (including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion). We aim to remove barriers to employment and will consider job share, part‑time, and flexible working opportunities.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression through training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support via an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• Generous family leave options, including above‑industry‑average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits such as a cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site parking and many more.

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 4 January 2026 @ 11.59 pm
• Interviews: To be confirmed.

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of interest. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, supporting employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know how we can assist.