Technology Technician - Food and Textiles

Location: St. Austell

Technology Technician - Food and Textiles

Location:

Duffield, Derbyshire DE56 4GS

Contract:

35 hours per week;
Term-time including whole school closure days, and five days during the summer holiday Salary: NJC Spine Point 4 (£25,185 per annum pro-rata; actual salary £20,713 per annum);
Pay award pending from 1 April 2026 Are you practical and organised with a passion for supporting young people in a creative environment If so, The Ecclesbourne School are seeking a highly motivated and professional Technology Technician to join our design and technology team specialising in Food and Textiles from September 2026 . About the Role This is a key support role within our Technology Faculty.

You will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth and safe running of Food and Textiles lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Preparation and Organisation:
Preparing ingredients, setting up cooking stations for food lessons, preparing fabrics, threads, and materials for textiles lessons. Stock Management :
Ordering, monitoring, and maintaining stock levels of food, ingredients, and textiles resources, ensuring safe storage and checking expiry dates. Equipment and Safety :
Responsible for upholding high standards of hygiene and safety in all practical areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and undertaking risk assessments. Classroom Support:
Assisting teaching staff during practical lessons, providing technical guidance to students, helping to clear away and clean work areas after lessons. About You You will have a strong commitment to working with young people in an educational setting. Financially Aware:
With an ability to monitor budgets, track expenditure, and identify cost-saving opportunities. IT Literate:
Proficient user of Microsoft Office. Highly Organised and Practical:
With a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage resources effectively. A Strong Communicator:
Able to work collaboratively with teaching staff and support students with confidence. Proactive and Independent:
Able to use your own initiative to solve problems and maintain safe, well-organised learning environments. Health and Safety Conscious:
With a good understanding of hygiene procedures in a food environment and general safety in a workshop setting. Qualified / Experience (desirable, not essential):
Previous experience in a school or a similar workshop/kitchen environment is advantageous. A current Food Hygiene Certificate is also desirable however, full training will be provided for the right candidate. Why Join Us:
Make a real difference:
See the tangible impact of your work on the school and its students. Supportive:
Join a welcoming team in a school that values its staff. Professional Development:
Full induction, and opportunities for career development. Local Government Pension Scheme:
Immediate memberships of the LGPS with a high % employer contribution. Wellbeing:
We value our staff and recognise the contributions they make to the success of the whole school. The school motto: ‘Integrity. Tenacity. Service.' is at the core of school life . School Admissions:
Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years' service at the school at the time of application, are included in our admissions criteria. Term-time, plus one week, hours:
Great work life balance. Closing date for applications is 8am on Monday, 28 September 2026. We reserve the right to close applications on an earlier date should there be a high number of candidates.

Our commitment to safeguarding:
Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which…