Sapientia Education Trust
Food Technology Technician
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Job Description
Location: Attleborough
Salary:
- FTE: £26,427 to £26,847 per annum
- Pro-rata: £4,608 to £4,764 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (7.5 hours per week, Term Time)
Closing Date: 9th of October 2026
Job Overview
With effect from October 2026, we are seeking to appoint a part-time Food Technician, working one day per week (Monday) to support the teaching of Food Technology enabling the smooth running of practical classes and maintaining a safe working environment.
Role Details
Working under the day-to-day supervision of our Food Technology teacher and the Head of Technologies Faculty, you will be required to assist and support the department which will include maintaining equipment and preparing resources for lessons.
About the Academy
Attleborough Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. The Academy joined the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. Just before Easter 2023, we were pleased to achieve the World Class School Quality Mark which is a tribute to all in our community.
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We are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the Academy. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our Academy as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.
Person Specification
The professional competencies expected of a Food Technology Technician are:
- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others
- Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team
- Willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team
- Be able to multi-task and work under pressure
- Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities
- Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions
- The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges
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The qualifications and experience required of a Food Technology Technician are:
- A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Experience of using ICT and other technology
- Able to prepare materials and equipment for practical work
- Able to ensure teaching rooms and equipment are in a condition that effectively supports teaching and learning
- Knowledge about relevant Health and Safety requirements and able to support high Health and Safety standards
General Responsibilities
The Food Technology Technician is responsible for assisting teaching staff and other technicians in the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient service to learners by the provision of technician services, including technical advice and assistance to staff and students.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Interviews:
It is intended that interviews will take place on Friday 16 October 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
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