Food Technician


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Godalming, GU8 4DX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to hire a skilled and knowledgeable Food Technician to provide crucial support in the preparation and maintenance of resources for lessons. You will assist teachers and students, ensuring that all equipment is ready for use, contributing to a seamless learning environment within the Food Technology department. Your day-to-day assistance will be crucial in providing the help and encouragement students need to thrive in a supportive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Teacher in the Food Technology Department and, if required, in other areas of the school where food and cooking are taught or in areas where there is particular focus on functional skills.

• Support for pupils and students

• Administration and Management of Resources

• Preparation of materials and equipment for Food Technology lessons.

• Maintain Food Technology equipment, areas and services in good order.

Key Requirements:

• GCSE in English and Maths

• Experience in working with children with special needs

• Experience of supporting pupils and students to develop kitchen-related functional skills

• Experience of working as part of a team

• Ability to manage behaviour in the classroom

• Ability to organise and prioritise work and resources

What the school offers its staff

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

Rewards & Benefits:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment

• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)

• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments

• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)

• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Commitment to safeguarding

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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