Required to start as soon as possible.
This post is fixed term to provide cover for long term sickness.
St Peter’s is an oversubscribed school, known as a high performing school and nationally recognised for our approaches to character education. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ April 2025 and SIAMS inspection (‘Excellent’ May 2019) indicate the significant progress we have made in developing well rounded students who ‘live life to the full’. As a Beacon School, Relational and Restorative Approaches are key to how we educate for a wise, courageous and compassionate community.
The DT department are seeking a Fixed Term Food Technician to support the Food department by preparing ingredients, equipment, and resources for practical food lessons. They will also ensure the kitchen is safe, clean, and well-organised, assist with maintaining equipment, and help students with practical tasks when needed. The role is essential in creating a smooth and effective learning environment for both teachers and students.
You will be required to undertake a Level 2/3 food hygiene certificate and first aid training.
The role requires you to order ingredients weekly for all year groups, co-ordinating orders from the food teachers and organising the store cupboard. You will need to prep the ingredients for each lesson. You will also need to have an understanding of allergies and intolerances for specific students / classes.
A driving licence and access to a car would be desirable as sometimes we need to get extra ingredients throughout the day.
Hours to be worked as follows:
The timings below are the preferred option, however, there is room for flexibility through discussion with the line manager
Monday: – (delivery – – – – (delivery day)
Our students make working here a real pleasure, and as such we have high expectation for both our students and ourselves.
We offer:
• a welcoming and friendly team of excellent staff
• a supportive working environment
• students with a drive to succeed
A willingness and ability to offer time and energy to our wellbeing programme &/or extra-curricular provision (which we believe adds significant value to our character based approaches to education, including our Duke of Edinburgh and Ten Tors), will be taken into consideration for applications.
As a Church of England Aided School, in cases of equal merit preference will be given to candidates who are in sympathy with the foundation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.
Please refer to our child protection policy on the St. Peter’s website using the following link