Food Technology Technician

Job introduction

We are looking to recruit a permanent P/T Food Technology Technician to start asap. The successful applicant will provide technical and practical support to teaching staff in the Food Technology Department and will be required to undertake a Food Hygiene and Safety course and should have basic computer skills.

Work pattern - 12 hours per week. Currently Wednesday and Thursday each week for 6 hours a day. The work pattern is reviewed annually depending on the timetable.

Paid weeks per year: 46 weeks for less than 5 years service

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
• An established, motivated and supportive department
• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
• Two-week October half term
• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
• The opportunity to work in an Eco School
• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer:
King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies:
King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details and an application form can be download directly from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/vacancies/support-staff-vacancies or contact Amanda French on either 01273 815460 or amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk quoting job reference P/514. We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

Closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 8.30am

Interview date: Monday 26 January (afternoon)

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk

Telephone: 01273 815460

Website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Additional information

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Company information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.