Food Technician

School Food Technician – Dacorum, Hertfordshire Part Time | Temporary | £16–£17 per hour | 20 hours per week Are you organised, hands-on and passionate about supporting creative, practical learning? This popular and fully inclusive 11–18 academy in Dacorum is seeking an experienced Food Technician to join their thriving Food Technology department. Working closely with the class teacher, you’ll play a vital role in helping lessons run smoothly, ensuring students have the safe, well-prepared and inspiring environment they need to develop real-life skills. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, rewarding setting where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect opportunity. Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity • Join a highly regarded school known for strong staff support and a welcoming culture • Be part of a department that encourages creativity, independence and confidence in students • Work within an academy committed to high standards and continuous professional development • Enjoy the balance of a part-time role with consistent weekly hours What You’ll Be Doing • Preparing ingredients, equipment and resources ahead of practical Food Technology lessons • Supporting the teacher during lessons, ensuring safe supervision and smooth-running activities • Maintaining high standards of hygiene across workspaces, equipment and storage areas • Managing stock, ordering supplies and keeping accurate records • Assisting with demonstrations, displays and classroom organisation • Helping students feel confident, capable and supported during practical tasks Who We’re Looking For • Someone with prior experience in a Food Technician, catering, or school-based practical support role • Organised, proactive and confident managing multiple tasks • Able to follow health and safety and food hygiene procedures meticulously • A team player with good communication skills and a calm, approachable manner • Someone who enjoys working with young people and supporting their learning journey If you want to contribute to a vibrant school community while supporting an essential subject area, we’d love to hear from you. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance