Food Technician
Job Description
We require a talented and committed Food Technician to join our team on a part time, permanent basis. You will provide practical resource-related support to the Food Department. A keen interest in the subject is essential.
The Weald is a high achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London. The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement, and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important.
We require a talented and committed Food Technician to join our team on a part time, permanent basis. You will provide practical resource-related support to the Food Department. A keen interest in the subject is essential.
If you relish the opportunity of working in a supportive and stimulating professional environment, The Weald School would welcome your application. We also welcome visits to the school from interested candidates.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the department with the maintenance of the Food rooms including checking and maintaining equipment and cleaning.
- The purchase and storage of food materials for lessons
- Preparation of food for practicals and for food investigation lessons
- Administrative work to include photocopying, stock ordering, filing, and equipment and health and safety audits
- This is an active, hands-on role where you will be on your feet for most of your hours and may involve some light physical lifting
- Involvement in the preparation of and support with ACE week
Qualifications:
- A good standard of education
- 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 (or equivalent)
The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 23 November 2026, and interviews will be held shortly after.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The Weald 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
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To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.
Please 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 jobs@theweald.org.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
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