Senior Food Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £19,415 - £20,930 |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 4NP |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1527553 |
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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
Additional role info: Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day. Hours can be discussed at interview.
Provisional Start Date: As soon as possible – On completion of pre-employment checks
Your opportunity to put your food knowledge and creative skills to the good use:
Working as a Senior Food Technology Technician within the Creative Department at Broadoak Academy, this role requires an individual with experience in the food industry. Responsibilities include ordering materials for classes, preparing and portioning food for lessons, supporting teaching staff during practical sessions, taking ownership of health and safety within the food rooms, and receiving and storing food deliveries.
Working closely with the Head of Department and teaching staff, the Senior Food Technology Technician will also support other technicians across the academy to facilitate excellent teaching and learning within the department. The postholder will be proactive in developing a strong understanding of the curriculum and will help to plan, facilitate, and design safe, engaging practical activities that enhance learning for both staff and students. They will maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring that all relevant regulations and guidelines are consistently adhered to.
About you:
You will:
Have practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
Be educated to a minimum of A Level standard in appropriate technology field and/or equivalent experience in food science
Have experience of using, cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of specialist equipment.
Hold a relevant vocational qualification e.g, Food Hygiene certificate where post is expected to regularly handle food and associated substances.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Broadoaok 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 very proud to be an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well-balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, wellbeing and futures.
With a new Principal starting in April 2026, this is an exciting time to join a passionate team in delivering Design and Technology lessons to students across Key stage 3 and Key stage 4.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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 a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 4 January 2026 @11.59pm
• 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 in the role. 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, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
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
Additional role info: Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day. Hours can be discussed at interview.
Provisional Start Date: As soon as possible – On completion of pre-employment checks
Your opportunity to put your food knowledge and creative skills to the good use:
Working as a Senior Food Technology Technician within the Creative Department at Broadoak Academy, this role requires an individual with experience in the food industry. Responsibilities include ordering materials for classes, preparing and portioning food for lessons, supporting teaching staff during practical sessions, taking ownership of health and safety within the food rooms, and receiving and storing food deliveries.
Working closely with the Head of Department and teaching staff, the Senior Food Technology Technician will also support other technicians across the academy to facilitate excellent teaching and learning within the department. The postholder will be proactive in developing a strong understanding of the curriculum and will help to plan, facilitate, and design safe, engaging practical activities that enhance learning for both staff and students. They will maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring that all relevant regulations and guidelines are consistently adhered to.
About you:
You will:
Have practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
Be educated to a minimum of A Level standard in appropriate technology field and/or equivalent experience in food science
Have experience of using, cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of specialist equipment.
Hold a relevant vocational qualification e.g, Food Hygiene certificate where post is expected to regularly handle food and associated substances.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Broadoaok 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 very proud to be an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well-balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, wellbeing and futures.
With a new Principal starting in April 2026, this is an exciting time to join a passionate team in delivering Design and Technology lessons to students across Key stage 3 and Key stage 4.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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 a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 4 January 2026 @11.59pm
• 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 in the role. 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, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.