Food Technician

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised School Technician to join our Food and Textiles Department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of our Food Technology and Textiles curriculum within a large, dynamic secondary school.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring practical lessons run efficiently and safely. Responsibilities will include preparing ingredients, equipment and learning resources for Food Technology and Textiles lessons, providing technical support to teachers and students during practical activities, and maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic working environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will be well organised, able to work independently and as part of a team, and committed to supporting high-quality learning experiences for students.

Gillingham is an ambitious, successful and welcoming school with excellent resources and outstanding facilities. We are committed to supporting the professional development of all staff and offer extensive training and development opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions.

Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.