Job Description

Job Title: Food Technician (with Design & Technology Experience)
Location: Newham, East London
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Full-time / Term-time only (or specify if part-time)
Salary: Based on experience, in line with school pay scale
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technician with Design & Technology (DT) experience to join our vibrant secondary school in Newham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Food and DT departments, helping to deliver engaging and high-quality practical lessons for our students.
You will work closely with teaching staff to prepare materials, maintain equipment, ensure health and safety standards are met, and support students during practical sessions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, set up and clear away ingredients, tools and equipment for Food and DT lessons.
Support teachers and students during practical sessions, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
Maintain and organise stock, equipment and resources for both Food and DT classrooms.
Assist in maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety compliance.
Contribute to displays, projects, and the smooth running of the department.
The Ideal Candidate
Has experience working as a technician, assistant, or in a similar practical support role - ideally in a school setting.
Possesses good knowledge of Food Technology and Design & Technology resources and safety procedures.
Is proactive, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Holds relevant qualifications or training in Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, or a related area (desirable).
Is passionate about supporting young people's learning and development.
Why Join Us
Work in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive school community.
Play a vital role in enhancing practical learning experiences for students.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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