School Food Technician — Part-Time, Term-Time in Manchester

Contract type: Permanent. Working hours: Part Time, 14 hours per week. Number of positions: 1. Qualifications required: NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or relevant experience. Start date: 1st September 2026. Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum.

Role Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Food Technician to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School. This Grade 3, permanent part‑time post works 14 hours per week, term time only plus one week. The starting salary is £25,583 and the pro‑rata salary is £8,801.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher and provide appropriate feedback on progress and achievement where required.
• Prepare, maintain, and organise art rooms to ensure a purposeful, orderly, and productive working environment.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and safe use of specialist art equipment, tools, and materials.
• Provide practical support to teaching staff by responding efficiently to requests and maintaining accurate records, data, and information.
• Promote positive behaviour and ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of pupils at all times.
• Monitor, manage, and catalogue stock within an agreed budget, including undertaking audits as required.
• Carry out routine maintenance, safety checks, and minor repairs to specialist equipment, arranging external repairs when necessary.
• Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials and support demonstrations or structured learning activities under appropriate supervision.
• Keep up to date with developments in art materials, technology, and equipment, supporting staff in evaluating new resources and equipment.
• Comply with all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, security, and confidentiality, reporting concerns appropriately.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, attend meetings and training, and contribute positively to the ethos and aims of the school.
• Provide technical support beyond lesson time, including extracurricular activities, and offer short‑term cover or assist with exam invigilation where appropriate.

Equal Opportunities

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.