Key Role Information

Salary
£29-816 - £31,147 Pro Rata
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/09/2026 00:00
Interview
TBC
Start
1 January 2027
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP12 - SCP15
Department
Technician
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
35.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic and proactive Food Technician to support our successful Design and Technology Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for food, practical learning and supporting young people. Working closely with the Head of Design and Technology and teaching staff, you will play a key role in preparing resources for practical lessons, maintaining specialist equipment and ensuring the safe and effective operation of our food technology facilities.

The successful candidate will be an essential part of the department, helping to create an engaging learning environment where students can develop practical skills, creativity and confidence.

About the Role

As Food Technician, you will provide technical and practical support to teachers and students across the Food Technology curriculum. You will be responsible for preparing ingredients and equipment for lessons, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety, and supporting the delivery of practical learning activities.

You will also oversee the management of resources, maintain stock levels, coordinate orders and support staff and students with the safe use of specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

  1. Prepare ingredients, equipment and materials for practical Food Technology lessons.
  2. Set up and clear away practical teaching activities.
  3. Provide technical advice and support to staff and students.
  4. Assist with practical demonstrations and specialist classroom activities where appropriate.
  5. Ensure equipment and appliances are maintained, serviced and used safely.
  6. Monitor food hygiene standards and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
  7. Manage stock levels and submit orders for consumable and non-consumable resources.
  8. Maintain accurate records relating to equipment, resources and expenditure.
  9. Ensure safe storage of food ingredients, materials and equipment.
  10. Provide guidance on health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
  11. Support the department in identifying and sourcing new resources and equipment.
  12. Keep preparation and storage areas organised, safe and fit for purpose.


Qualifications

At least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent. Please state all subjects and grades.essential

About Us

Welcome to St Paul’s Way Secondary School

Thank you for your interest in joining St Paul’s Way Secondary School. We are delighted that you are considering becoming part of a community of educators, leaders and professionals united by purpose, professionalism and pride.

Our Purpose

At SPW, we believe education can transform lives and communities. As an all-through school rooted in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and part of University Schools Trust, our work is driven by ambition, social justice and a commitment to excellence for every child.

Our Culture

Joining SPW means becoming part of a unified staff community with clear cultural norms. We value professionalism, preparedness and reflection, and we work within a culture of psychological safety where staff feel confident to innovate, ask questions and learn from one another.

Developing Our People

We invest heavily in our staff. Through high-quality CPD, coaching, mentoring and collaboration across UST, colleagues are supported to grow, refine their practice and take ownership of their career development. Everyone’s contribution matters, and success is a shared responsibility.

Working Together

Collaboration sits at the heart of our success. We work closely with families, partners and the wider community to ensure high standards, strong relationships and meaningful impact. Our staff are the heartbeat of this work, and we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best.

Your Journey with Us

As you explore opportunities at St Paul’s Way, we encourage you to discover our values, our culture and our commitment to continuous improvement. We look forward to welcoming colleagues who align with our ethos and want to help shape the future of education at SPW.

St Paul's Way Secondary School

UST Recruitment

usthrhelpdesk@ust.london

125 St Paul's Way
Bow
London
London
E3 4FT
UST Recruitment
usthrhelpdesk@ust.london

Safeguarding Information

All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.

In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines and legal obligations to ensure that safeguarding is a paramount consideration in recruitment processes, employers are required to carry out an enhanced DBS check for this role. To supplement this, we ask you to confirm whether or not you have ever been convicted of a criminal offence which is not 'protected'. If you answer 'yes', you will be asked to supply details of all relevant convictions at a later stage, should your application be progressed.

Information given in response to this question will not be used during the shortlisting process. The data will only be referred to if your application is progressed, informing the pre-employment checking process.

The University Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.