Job Description

Thornden School are seeking a proactive and dedicated Food and Textiles Technology Technician to join our vibrant Technology department. This role is perfect for someone who is self-motivated, organised, and enjoys problem-solving. You'll play a key role in supporting our Design and Technology teachers by preparing and maintaining equipment, materials and ingredients, ensuring students have the best learning experience possible. Thornden School offers an outstanding induction, training, and development opportunities through the HISP Multi Academy Trust. For informal enquiries, please contact hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk.

Salary:

C1 24,405.00 - C5 25,430.00 (Actual 10,749.96 - 11,201.40)

Hours:

18.5 per week, working 6 hours per day for 2 days and 6.5 for 1 day. Flexibility in the working pattern will be considered for the right candidate.

Contract:

Part-Time,Permanent

Working weeks per year:

40

Responsible to:

Head of Design & Technology

Start date:

Monday 3rd November 2025

Closing Date:

Friday 12th September 2025

Interview Date:

Week commencing 29th September 2025

Thornden is an oversubscribed school serving Chandler's Ford and the surrounding area with just over 1470 students on roll. We have an ambitious ethos based on high expectations for all. Our students are proud of their academic and wider achievements, having a belief in their own success and ability to succeed which continues beyond our school with a high percentage of Thornden students excelling at local colleges and, at further and higher education.

If you are passionate about Food/Textiles and enjoy working hands-on with equipment and take pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly, then we have the opportunity for you.

About the role:

Organise and prepare equipment/ingredients for lessons and assessments Support teachers during practical lessons, demonstrating equipment when needed Maintain a safe, well-stocked, and efficient workspace for students and staff Assist with minor repairs and keep our workshops running smoothly Manage stock levels, order supplies, and ensure everything is in tip-top condition Help with mounting work to create eye-catching displays and exemplar materials Assist with Health and Safety procedures to keep everyone safe

In return we can offer you:

A positive working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes In-house Teaching School Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Access to a fantastic Employee Assistance Programme

About HISP Trust:

HISP Multi Academy Trust believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all our school communities. ?We currently have multiple schools within our Trust covering the age ranges from nursery to 16 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location.

Whilst we are currently a small Trust, we are ambitious and have a broad range of outward facing accreditations that support our schools and those within our local area. ?We are part of the Education Endowment Foundation Network with our HISP Research School. ?Evidence informed practice underpins our ethos, professional development and school improvement. ?We have an outstanding provision for training new teachers through our Hampshire SCITT Partnership, which also supports career progression for staff within our Trust and links to higher education. We have recently been designated, by the DfE, with two Teaching School Hubs covering Portsmouth, Southampton, the Isle of Wight and the South Eastern and South Western parts of Hampshire. ?The core purpose behind the Teaching School Hubs is to become centres of excellence for teaching and leadership training and development.

Application Process:

For more information, please visit the school website and download the application pack and complete our support staff application form. Our website address is https://www.hispmat.org/workwithus. Completed application forms can be emailed to hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.

For informal enquiries please contact us at hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 10,749.96-11,201.40 per year

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/11/2025