Food Technician
| Posting date: | 11 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7e4b6ccc-4bdf-45de-990a-06e30cf24df4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Vacancy: Food Technician
16 hours per week/ 38 weeks per annum
Grade C SCP 5 – 7 with corresponding salaries of £13.26 to £13.69 per hour
Fixed Term, Covering Long Term Sickness (until approximately mid-February 2026)
Closing Date: 23:59pm Sunday 19th October 2025
Interview date (optional): TBC
Required from: As soon as possible
Details:
St Peter’s is an oversubscribed school, known as a high performing school and nationally recognised for our approaches to character education. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ April 2025 and SIAMS inspection (‘Excellent’ May 2019) indicate the significant progress we have made in developing well rounded students who ‘live life to the full’. As a Beacon School, Relational and Restorative Approaches are key to how we educate for a wise, courageous and compassionate community.
The DT department are seeking a Fixed Term Food Technician to support the Food department by preparing ingredients, equipment, and resources for practical food lessons. They will also ensure the kitchen is safe, clean, and well-organised, assist with maintaining equipment, and help students with practical tasks when needed. The role is essential in creating a smooth and effective learning environment for both teachers and students.
You will be required to undertake a Level 2/3 food hygiene certificate and first aid training.
The role requires you to order ingredients weekly for all year groups, co-ordinating orders from the food teachers and organising the store cupboard. You will need to prep the ingredients for each lesson. You will also need to have an understanding of allergies and intolerances for specific students / classes.
A driving licence and access to a car would be desirable as sometimes we need to get extra ingredients throughout the day.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• a welcoming and friendly team of excellent staff
• a supportive working environment
• students with a drive to succeed
A willingness and ability to offer time and energy to our wellbeing programme &/or extra-curricular provision (which we believe adds significant value to our character based approaches to education, including our Duke of Edinburgh and Ten Tors), will be taken into consideration for applications
Commitment to safeguarding
As a Church of England Aided School, in cases of equal merit preference will be given to candidates who are in sympathy with the foundation. The school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of its students. This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Vacancy: Food Technician
16 hours per week/ 38 weeks per annum
Grade C SCP 5 – 7 with corresponding salaries of £13.26 to £13.69 per hour
Fixed Term, Covering Long Term Sickness (until approximately mid-February 2026)
Closing Date: 23:59pm Sunday 19th October 2025
Interview date (optional): TBC
Required from: As soon as possible
Details:
St Peter’s is an oversubscribed school, known as a high performing school and nationally recognised for our approaches to character education. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ April 2025 and SIAMS inspection (‘Excellent’ May 2019) indicate the significant progress we have made in developing well rounded students who ‘live life to the full’. As a Beacon School, Relational and Restorative Approaches are key to how we educate for a wise, courageous and compassionate community.
The DT department are seeking a Fixed Term Food Technician to support the Food department by preparing ingredients, equipment, and resources for practical food lessons. They will also ensure the kitchen is safe, clean, and well-organised, assist with maintaining equipment, and help students with practical tasks when needed. The role is essential in creating a smooth and effective learning environment for both teachers and students.
You will be required to undertake a Level 2/3 food hygiene certificate and first aid training.
The role requires you to order ingredients weekly for all year groups, co-ordinating orders from the food teachers and organising the store cupboard. You will need to prep the ingredients for each lesson. You will also need to have an understanding of allergies and intolerances for specific students / classes.
A driving licence and access to a car would be desirable as sometimes we need to get extra ingredients throughout the day.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• a welcoming and friendly team of excellent staff
• a supportive working environment
• students with a drive to succeed
A willingness and ability to offer time and energy to our wellbeing programme &/or extra-curricular provision (which we believe adds significant value to our character based approaches to education, including our Duke of Edinburgh and Ten Tors), will be taken into consideration for applications
Commitment to safeguarding
As a Church of England Aided School, in cases of equal merit preference will be given to candidates who are in sympathy with the foundation. The school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of its students. This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.