Food &Textiles Technician 

Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP

Starting September 2026

28 hours per week, 38.4 weeks term time only

Working Pattern TBC – Timetable dependent

ElmWey Pay 5 £27,634-£29,604 (FTE) 

Actual Salary £18,206- £19,504 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Food & Textiles Technician to support DT teachers in delivering the curriculum and practical’s, assisting in lessons to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment. You will be an integral part of a supportive and aspirational team.

You will support teaching and learning by:

• Prepare and maintain materials, tools, and equipment for lessons in Textiles.

• To provide ingredients for lessons in Food Technology

• Assist teaching staff during practical sessions, offering technical advice and support to students.

• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times, including safe storage and disposal of materials.

• Organise and manage stock, resources, and displays and undertake administration tasks

• Contribute to exhibitions and displays of student work across the school.

• Help ensure health and safety standards

This is a varied and busy role involving preparing resources, equipment and food ingredients for lessons, as well as maintaining and ordering

supplies and working alongside teachers to support learning in practical lessons and demonstrations. 

Candidates should:

• Have experience or training in Textiles/Food (education or industry).

• Be organised, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Show strong practical skills and a good understanding of relevant tools, techniques, and materials.

• Be able to communicate effectively with young people to support learning and development

• Demonstrate a commitment to creativity and a positive learning environment.

In return we offer: 

• A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success

• A vibrant and collaborative team

• A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.

• Free on-site parking 

• Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination

• Priority school admissions for staff children: In accordance with our admissions policy, children of staff receive priority for entry to Heathside Walton-on-Thames. To qualify, the staff member must have been permanently employed (full- or part-time) for at least two years at the time of application or recruited to a government-defined skill-shortage post.

Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 at midday 

 Interviews: w/c Monday 1st June 2026

 Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.