DT Food and Nutrition Technician
| Posting date: | 07 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 710812d8-43ae-4776-bcaf-32e42e0cdd42 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Technician 1 (includes art and design, food, PE, science technicians)
Purpose of the role (job statement)
To work under supervision and direction as part of a professional team to support learning by providing technical assistance, through the preparation and day to day maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils.
Responsibilities
Key duties:
1. Prepare specific resources / materials / equipment for lessons, as directed lifting and moving equipment.
2. Maintain sufficient supplies of materials to enable delivery of lessons
3. Safely and securely store allocated equipment and materials to prevent unauthorised access / misuse
4. Clean and undertake day to day maintenance of equipment as needed and as directed to ensure it is clean an in good working order
5. Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, including reporting any serious hazards to the line manager
6. Undertake basic record keeping as directed.
7. Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and respond to actual or potential hazards.
Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:
. Assist in delivering practical learning activities for pupils
. Provide clerical and administrative support as directed
. Order supplies as directed
. Support extra-curricular provision
What the school offers its staff
-A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress
-Opportunities to discuss flexible working
-CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be
-Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.
-Free parking
-Use of school gym equipment out of school hours
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.
Technician 1 (includes art and design, food, PE, science technicians)
Purpose of the role (job statement)
To work under supervision and direction as part of a professional team to support learning by providing technical assistance, through the preparation and day to day maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils.
Responsibilities
Key duties:
1. Prepare specific resources / materials / equipment for lessons, as directed lifting and moving equipment.
2. Maintain sufficient supplies of materials to enable delivery of lessons
3. Safely and securely store allocated equipment and materials to prevent unauthorised access / misuse
4. Clean and undertake day to day maintenance of equipment as needed and as directed to ensure it is clean an in good working order
5. Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, including reporting any serious hazards to the line manager
6. Undertake basic record keeping as directed.
7. Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and respond to actual or potential hazards.
Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:
. Assist in delivering practical learning activities for pupils
. Provide clerical and administrative support as directed
. Order supplies as directed
. Support extra-curricular provision
What the school offers its staff
-A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress
-Opportunities to discuss flexible working
-CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be
-Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.
-Free parking
-Use of school gym equipment out of school hours
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.