Technician

Helston Community College; Swindon; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme (LG/Teachers)

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated Food Technician to join our Design & Technology/Food Department. This is a part-time role, 2 days per week (Thu 08:15-16:15 and Fri 08:15-15:45), starting as soon as possible.

You will prepare ingredients and equipment for practical lessons, maintain a safe environment and support teachers during sessions. We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic, reliable and well organised, with good communication

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable and highly organised.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Good communication skills; enjoys working with young people.
• Experience in kitchen, catering or food preparation (desirable).
• Understands food hygiene practices (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, equipment and resources for practical food lessons.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised environment, following all hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Support teachers during practical sessions, helping students to work safely and confidently.
• Assist with displays, demonstrations, and wider department activities.
• Contribute to the positive ethos of the College by supporting student learning and engagement.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Highly organised

Communication skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene training

Job description

Are you organised, creative and passionate about supporting high-quality practical learning?

Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, are seeking a dedicated Food Technician to join our thriving Design & Technology/Food Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting students’ learning and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our food rooms. The role is part-time for 2 days per week [Thursday 0815-1615 and Friday 0815-1545], and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

About the Role:

As our Food Technician, you will:

• Prepare ingredients, equipment and resources for practical food lessons
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised environment, following all hygiene and health & safety requirements
• Support teachers during practical sessions, helping students to work safely and confidently
• Assist with displays, demonstrations, and wider department activities
• Contribute to the positive ethos of the College by supporting student learning and engagement

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, reliable and highly organised
• Can work efficiently in a busy environment
• Has good communication skills and enjoys working with young people
• Has experience of working in a kitchen, catering, or food preparation environment [desirable, but not essential]
• Understands food hygiene practices [training can be provided]

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

The closing date and time for receiving applications is Midnight on Sunday 27th September 2026.

Interviews to be held during the week commencing 28th September 2026.

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Angie Atkinson, HR Manager on [e-mail]

If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at [e-mail].

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.