About Us
Sackville is a vibrant school, with supportive families, colleagues and students who behave well and are a genuine delight to be around. This is a harmonious and happy place to work, with colleagues who want the very best for our students and work hard to achieve it. Our motto of 'Together We Achieve' very much resonates throughout the school.
Our academic standards are high, and our students make good progress with Progress 8 consistently being above average. We regularly have students achieve places at Oxbridge, with many more going on to Russell Group and other universities. However, as a truly inclusive and comprehensive school, we are equally proud of the students who successfully move on to apprenticeships, and into employment or training to meet their personal ambitions.
Pastoral care and the support we give students to achieve in life and in learning is of equal importance to us. We believe that every member of our team has a part to play in this and is central to the success of our new smaller Communities system, putting student engagement, wellbeing and success at the heart of all that we do and aspire to.
We believe in offering a broad and balanced curriculum in which trips, visits, clubs, charity work and competitions play a vital part. Our ambition is for our students to leave us with the best grades possible to support the next step of their journey, but we will only have fully achieved our vision if they also leave as well rounded, confident and curious young adults who believe in themselves, that anything is possible and go on to achieve great things in their future.
We offer a wide variety of extra-curricular provision. Art, drama, music, sport and debating are all very strong at Sackville and we are very proud of the level of success that has been achieved in these valuable curriculum areas, as well as the opportunities given to provide inclusive and enriching activities for all.
"Our vision is for a safe and inclusive community that enables every student to reach their full potential and develop a love of learning, by living our values every day".
Our fundamental belief is that every student has potential, gifts, and talents. It is our job, no matter what role we have in school, to provide the opportunities, challenge, guidance, and support that enables them to truly flourish. We have high expectations of our students who we expect to work hard, live our values and fully engage in school life every day.
If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to come and visit to see for yourself or arrange to have an informal conversation with us. Visits can be arranged by contacting kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk or telephoning 01342 414900.
Job Details
Salary: £15,380 - £15,621 - pro rata
Contract Type: Permenant, Term time only
Working Pattern: Mon-Thurs - 8.45am - 2.45pm, Fri 8.45am-2.15pm
Location: East Grinstead
Closing Date: 10 June 2026
Interviews: 15 June 2026
What You Need to Succeed
Food Technician
Term time only
Grade 3 -£24,796 - £25,185 (part time)
based on full time hours 27 hrs/per week Monday to Friday, term time only - pro rata £15,380 - £15,621
Required June/July 2026
We are seeking to hire a creative, organised, and enthusiastic Food Technician to work as part of the Sackville Design and Technology Department supporting our team and working with students to develop a high level of practical skills across a wide range of kitchen skills.
The Food Preparation department is a well respected and high achieving part of our school curriculum. The department develops fundamental skills for our students and plays a key role in their wider development. The team consists of two specialist full time teachers and a technician, who work alongside three other colleagues and technicians in the wider Design and Technology department. Our food department is lucky enough to have two purpose built classrooms, keen students and a really exciting curriculum.
The role of the supporting technician is vital in supporting teaching staff to deliver high quality lessons every single day. We know that the department wouldn’t be able to function without a dedicated and hard working technician there to support them.
Sackville is an exceptionally friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We have acquired a deserved reputation for fighting for every child, to support every student to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our academic standards are high and we are rated as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted. Students’ attitudes and behaviour are very good. Our excellent pastoral system underpins everything we do, with every member of the wider team playing their part and you will be working alongside an exceptionally dedicated and caring team.
Hours: 27 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Salary range: Grade 3 £24,796 - £25,185 (pro rata £15,380 - £15,621 ) based on full time hours 27 hrs/per week Monday to Thursday 8.45am-2.45pm and 8.45am - 2.15pm ( inclusive of a daily 30 minute unpaid lunch), term time only - 38 weeks per year. Exact hours have some flexibility and can be discussed on enquiry.
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026 8.00 am Interview date: Monday 15 June 2026
We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Please address your letter of application to Ms Jo Meloni Headteacher, explaining how your experience has prepared you for this role, on no more than two sides of A4. Send this together with the application form and safer recruitment form to hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk
Further Information
Sackville School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us on hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02467.
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