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WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL PENLLINE ROAD, CARDIFF CF14 2XJ
FOOD AND NUTRITION TECHNICIAN
Permanent (Term Time Only)
Full time: 37 hours per week for 40 weeks
Actual Salary: Grade 4, SCP 6 – 11 (£23,101 - £25,584)*
*2026/27 April Pay Award to be applied
Whitchurch High School is one of the largest and most dynamic comprehensive schools in Wales, serving over 2,500 students across two purposefully designed sites. With a thriving sixth form of 450 learners, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, our strong sense of community, and our commitment to high quality teaching and learning.
We are seeking to appoint a Grade 4 Food and Nutrition Technician to join the Health and Wellbeing Faculty (Food and Nutrition) at Whitchurch High school. Starting in September 2026 you will be supporting a busy, thriving faculty. The ideal candidate needs to be practical and versatile, preferably with an interest in Food and have their own transport.
You will be expected to work as part of a supportive and passionate team and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Main duties include servicing food rooms, carrying out general technician duties and offering support to the delivery of the Food and Nutrition curriculum as appropriate.
About Whitchurch High School
Whitchurch High School is a popular, co educational maintained comprehensive school situated in a pleasant suburb of Cardiff. Our split site structure supports purposeful learning environments:
•Lower School (Years 7–9) – a nurturing start to secondary education
•Upper School (Years 10–13) – an aspirational, mature learning environment
We pride ourselves on strong pastoral care, high expectations, and a professional, supportive staff culture where colleagues collaborate, develop and thrive. Our commitment to inclusivity extends across all aspects of school life, with Tŷ Calon playing a significant role in supporting learners with additional learning needs.
How to Apply
Please see the Food and Nutrition application pack in supporting documents, this contains the job description and information on how to apply
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: - Midday, Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Interview Date: - Wednesday 10th June 2026
Short listing will take place shortly after the deadline. If you have not heard from the school before the interview date, unfortunately, you will not have been selected on this occasion. References for shortlisted candidates will be contacted prior to interview.
Safeguarding Statement
Whitchurch High School 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.