Part Time Food Technology Technician – March 2026
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3SL |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 25fd5c6f-f94d-44b7-bc52-9ce493f115c0 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
About the DT Team
The Design & Technology department at Trinity School are a passionate and collaborative team, keen to enhance the learning and outcomes of students. Currently at Key stage 3, our curriculum runs on a rotation basis consisting of Food Preparation and Nutrition, Textile Design, and Resistant Materials. At Key stage 4 we offer two GSCE courses - AQA Design & Technology and WJEC Hospitality and Catering. At KS5,AQA Product Design A level is offered. We have 3 full time and 1 part time members of staff and 3 part time technicians withinin our team.
About You
While the successful candidate will support the department across all areas, they will have a particular focus on food. Tasks will include preparing equipment ingredients for lessons, maintaining the classrooms and equipment and ensuring that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
You will be responsible for supporting teachers and students in lesson and providing general assistance to the department. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene is essential with previous experience of working in a school environment being desirable.
Candidates need to be adept at monitoring, maintaining and ordering equipment and consumables.
A positive attitude and calm manner with the ability to organise, prioritise and deal with a demanding workload, which may require standing for long periods, is vital. You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently or in a team and have a professional approach.
Candidates will be a confident and competent user of ICT with good MS office skills e.g. Word and Excel. Knowledge of safeguarding requirements for working with children is essential.
What the school offers its staff
Trinity School is a popular and oversubscribed Christian Free School in Sevenoaks. We received 723 applications for 180 school places for September 2025 new student intake.
Here are all the great reasons why you should consider working at Trinity:
• We have a strong vision and values, which influences everything we do.
• You can expect a smooth transition to working with us. Not only will you have a dedicated mentor, but an induction programme will ensure you are fully versed in every aspect of Trinity life.
• You will have lunch with the headteacher during the first term of being with us to find out how things are going.
• A staff well-being champion works closely with the leadership team to ensure a manageable staff workload. Your well-being is important to us, and we continuously review our practices to ensure we are working smartly while simultaneously adding value.
• Since our first set of GCSEs in 2018, we have been above the national average every year in our P8 score (2018 +0.15, 2019 +0.21, 2022 +0.32, 2023 +0.22, 2024 +0.26).
• We are a school that supports students to achieve academically and holistically.
• We will prioritise your development and help you achieve your career aspirations. We have promoted several staff to middle and senior leadership positions and given others opportunities to progress in their career elsewhere.
• Our parents are supportive, and many volunteer to help in various ways.
• We have an incredible chaplaincy department that not only looks out for the welfare of students but also cares for our staff.
• We occupy a state-of-the-art building and office and classrooms are well resourced.
• There is ample on-site staff parking and designated staff workrooms.
• Good travel links to London (35 mins by train), M25 (10 mins) and we are in the heart of rural Sevenoaks.
Come and work for us and be part of our story about changing and transforming lives.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About the DT Team
The Design & Technology department at Trinity School are a passionate and collaborative team, keen to enhance the learning and outcomes of students. Currently at Key stage 3, our curriculum runs on a rotation basis consisting of Food Preparation and Nutrition, Textile Design, and Resistant Materials. At Key stage 4 we offer two GSCE courses - AQA Design & Technology and WJEC Hospitality and Catering. At KS5,AQA Product Design A level is offered. We have 3 full time and 1 part time members of staff and 3 part time technicians withinin our team.
About You
While the successful candidate will support the department across all areas, they will have a particular focus on food. Tasks will include preparing equipment ingredients for lessons, maintaining the classrooms and equipment and ensuring that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
You will be responsible for supporting teachers and students in lesson and providing general assistance to the department. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene is essential with previous experience of working in a school environment being desirable.
Candidates need to be adept at monitoring, maintaining and ordering equipment and consumables.
A positive attitude and calm manner with the ability to organise, prioritise and deal with a demanding workload, which may require standing for long periods, is vital. You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently or in a team and have a professional approach.
Candidates will be a confident and competent user of ICT with good MS office skills e.g. Word and Excel. Knowledge of safeguarding requirements for working with children is essential.
What the school offers its staff
Trinity School is a popular and oversubscribed Christian Free School in Sevenoaks. We received 723 applications for 180 school places for September 2025 new student intake.
Here are all the great reasons why you should consider working at Trinity:
• We have a strong vision and values, which influences everything we do.
• You can expect a smooth transition to working with us. Not only will you have a dedicated mentor, but an induction programme will ensure you are fully versed in every aspect of Trinity life.
• You will have lunch with the headteacher during the first term of being with us to find out how things are going.
• A staff well-being champion works closely with the leadership team to ensure a manageable staff workload. Your well-being is important to us, and we continuously review our practices to ensure we are working smartly while simultaneously adding value.
• Since our first set of GCSEs in 2018, we have been above the national average every year in our P8 score (2018 +0.15, 2019 +0.21, 2022 +0.32, 2023 +0.22, 2024 +0.26).
• We are a school that supports students to achieve academically and holistically.
• We will prioritise your development and help you achieve your career aspirations. We have promoted several staff to middle and senior leadership positions and given others opportunities to progress in their career elsewhere.
• Our parents are supportive, and many volunteer to help in various ways.
• We have an incredible chaplaincy department that not only looks out for the welfare of students but also cares for our staff.
• We occupy a state-of-the-art building and office and classrooms are well resourced.
• There is ample on-site staff parking and designated staff workrooms.
• Good travel links to London (35 mins by train), M25 (10 mins) and we are in the heart of rural Sevenoaks.
Come and work for us and be part of our story about changing and transforming lives.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.