Part Time Food Technology Technician – June 2026
About This Role
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.
How to apply
We are a Christian school through and through and are very keen to uphold this important and foundational element at Trinity. You do not have to be a Christian to join us but be sympathetic to our Christian values.
We highly recommend you come and visit us to experience what others so readily affirm that Trinity is truly a unique place, with a calm and caring atmosphere.
We are recruiting as applicants apply therefore an appointment may be made before the close date.
To apply please use the Apply now on the TES jobs website https://www.tes.com/jobs/ or use the form on the school’s website www.trinitysevenoaks.org.uk and send to hr@trinitysevenoaks.com.
Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks and the right to work in the UK.
If you would like any further information, arrange a visit or an informal discussion please contact Fiona Smith, HR Manager on01732 469111 or email hr@trinitysevenoaks.com
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