Food Studies Technician at The Astley Cooper School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ACS/77532

Location

St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,035.00 - £25,173.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Thu 25th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

We are looking for an experienced and committed Food Studies Technician to join our established team. The successful candidate should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional.

They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate IT skills and be able to work confidently with both students and staff.

The Astley Cooper School is an increasingly popular oversubscribed secondary school in Hemel Hempstead. At Astley Cooper, we strive for the very best for all our staff and students. The school is situated at the edge of Hemel Hempstead, serving a diverse demographic. The school is within easy access of the M1/M25 and the train station.

The school is proud to be part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme. This huge investment in our school has seen our cohort numbers increase as well our profile in the community. The school has state of the art facilities including a leisure centre, swimming pool and new science laboratory/classrooms benefiting staff, students and our wider community for many years to come.

We are committed to ensuring that when students leave, they have become successful, well-rounded, and confident individuals prepared to succeed in the modern world.

As a school we are pleased to be able to offer:

Ø A competitive salary

Ø Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Ø Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Ø Vivup – a HCC cash back scheme

Ø A comprehensive CPD programme for all colleagues

Visits to the school are welcomed please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Louise Dorey at admin@astleycooper.herts.sch.uk. Further details about the school can also be found on the school website www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk.

As we review applications on a rolling basis, we may close this advert if we find a suitable candidate. To ensure you don't miss this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.