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Technician – Design Technology and Food & Nutrition
Permanent – Term Time 37 hours per week (Occasional work during school holidays may be required)
NJC Grade 4 (£26,403 – £28,598 salary pro rata)
Required to Start 5th May 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Abertillery Learning Community are looking for an organised, practical and enthusiastic DT/Food & Nutrition Technician to join our Upper School Campus. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, supporting pupils, and helping bring exciting practical projects to life. Our ideal candidate will have experience using materials, tools, machinery and kitchen equipment, and be comfortable organising, preparing, and maintaining a wide range of practical resources. A sound understanding of safe working practices, whether in kitchens or workshops, is essential, along with a willingness to undertake relevant Health & Safety training as required. The successful applicant will be able to follow instructions accurately, work independently, and manage their workload effectively. Ideally, they will also have experience working with young people. We are seeking someone who can act as a positive role model to learners, colleagues, and external stakeholders, and who brings a flexible approach to meet the demands of this challenging yet highly rewarding role.
Abertillery Learning Community is based in the town of Abertillery. It is comprised of a Secondary Campus and 3 Primary Campuses: Six Bells Campus, Roseheyworth Rd Campus and Tillery St Campus. It is an exciting and unique organisation. As a multi campus, all through school, staff are afforded a wide range of opportunities for carefully co-ordinated cross phase working that supports both learner and staff development.
To find out more about us please visit our website – details on the attached advert
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
ALC is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and we fully comply with safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is offered and all posts are subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosing and Barring Service.
This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of school support worker and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on their website, details can be found on the attached advert.
Closing Date: Midnight on 12th April 2026
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 20th April 2026
Please return the completed application form via email to the address on the attached advert
Safeguarding Statement
Abertillery Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.