FOOD TECHNICIAN

Priory Academy

 Grade:                       H2

 Contract:                  25 hours per week - term-time + INSET

Actual Salary:          From £14,331 per annum 

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Priory Academy for a Food Technician to provide practical and technical support within the Design & Technology faculty.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, well-motivated and will work well as part of a team to ensure equipment and materials are maintained and set up in advance to support our Design & Technology teachers. They will be organised and have the ability to work with young people to support their learning and development. A background in the food industry would be advantageous.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Further details and application forms are available on the Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, or from the HR Team by emailing hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or telephoning 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted. 

Closing date: 28 April 2026

Interview date:           TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.