Food Technician
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8f13dc5d-d682-4760-9e55-adce248686d0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a talented and dedicated Food Technician to join our Hospitality department. This rewarding role supports the delivery of engaging, practical lessons by ensuring that resources are well prepared and that all activities meet current Health and Safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and organise materials for lessons across KS3to KS5
• Manage stock levels and place orders as needed
• Operate a variety of equipment supporting the food curriculum
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the Food Technology classrooms and equipment
• Training will be provided to the successful candidate
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, flexible mindset with a proactive “can do” attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy
• GCSEs at grade C or above in English and, or equivalent qualifications demonstrating sound literacy and numeracy skills
Important details:
• £17,755 per annum
• This is term time only role, 30 hours per week. You will be required to work 9am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday
• Permanent contract
• Local Government Pension Scheme
What the school offers its staff
Additional Benefits:
• Access to over 250 exclusive benefits including free access to online wellness and workout classes, money off your weekly shop, high street purchases and meals out.
• Continuing Professional Development options, tailored to your needs.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
• Free confidential advice and support is accessible through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
• Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.
• Free parking on site.
• Guaranteed personal day – 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you
Commitment to safeguarding
North Oxfordshire Academy ensures a whole school approach to safeguarding. This means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpins all relevant aspects of process and policy development. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We are seeking a talented and dedicated Food Technician to join our Hospitality department. This rewarding role supports the delivery of engaging, practical lessons by ensuring that resources are well prepared and that all activities meet current Health and Safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and organise materials for lessons across KS3to KS5
• Manage stock levels and place orders as needed
• Operate a variety of equipment supporting the food curriculum
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the Food Technology classrooms and equipment
• Training will be provided to the successful candidate
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, flexible mindset with a proactive “can do” attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy
• GCSEs at grade C or above in English and, or equivalent qualifications demonstrating sound literacy and numeracy skills
Important details:
• £17,755 per annum
• This is term time only role, 30 hours per week. You will be required to work 9am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday
• Permanent contract
• Local Government Pension Scheme
What the school offers its staff
Additional Benefits:
• Access to over 250 exclusive benefits including free access to online wellness and workout classes, money off your weekly shop, high street purchases and meals out.
• Continuing Professional Development options, tailored to your needs.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
• Free confidential advice and support is accessible through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
• Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.
• Free parking on site.
• Guaranteed personal day – 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you
Commitment to safeguarding
North Oxfordshire Academy ensures a whole school approach to safeguarding. This means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpins all relevant aspects of process and policy development. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).