Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain classrooms, equipment, and teaching materials for Food Technology lessons.
• Support teachers during practical sessions, demonstrations, and student activities.
• Maintain and carry out basic repairs to apparatus and arrange external servicing when needed.
• Manage stock control, order supplies, and maintain accurate records of materials and departmental expenditure.
• Handle and store food and materials safely, in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Provide administrative support including photocopying, displays, and photographing students work.
• Undertake first aid training and provide first aid as required.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for supporting creative, hands-on learning experiences.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understands the importance of health, safety, and hygiene in a food technology environment.
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with colleagues and pupils.
• Is proactive, reliable, and adaptable to meet the needs of a busy department.
• Experience in a similar technical, catering, or educational environment would be advantageous.

What We have to Offer:  

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff. 
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.  
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs. 
• Strong potential for career progression. 
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.  
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.  
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live. 
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.   



Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Shelley Morris, HR Academy Lead at shelley.morris@oa.weareauthentic.education  

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