Clarendon Academy is looking for a Food Technician to join its skilled team of technicians, who provide support for teaching and learning in our Design Technology classrooms. This is a varied and busy role involving preparing resources, equipment and food ingredients for lessons, as well as maintaining and ordering supplies. Experience of working in an educational and/or catering environment is advantageous, however full-training will be given.

Working Hours: Part Time (37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year including Teacher Training days, although reduced/flexible hours may be considered for the right candidate). Required: April 2025.

Clarendon Academy is a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and in easy commuter distance from Bath, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence and a place where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

Applications are welcome from highly-organised and proactive individuals with a good practical aptitude and excellent time-management skills as you will be required to produce accurate work to tight deadlines. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to work with a variety of students and staff;
• Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
• Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;
• Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;
• Is highly-organised, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Is well presented with a professional approach;
• Can observe Health & Safety regulations fully and identify possible risks;
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting them in lessons.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01225-785210

Closing Date: Friday 28th March 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.