Food Technology technician in Leeds

25 hours per week, term-time only plus 10 days. Permanent contract. GSAL point 13: £25,581 (FTE). Actual salary TTO 25 hours: £14,084 per annum.

Are you someone who thrives in a practical food environment, enjoys hands-on work, and takes pride in supporting the smooth delivery of engaging Food Technology lessons? We are seeking a proactive, reliable and highly skilled Food Technology technician to join our friendly Food Technology team. This position is 25 hours per week, term-time only, plus 10 additional days, supporting colleagues and students in Food Technology.

If you have practical food skills, are very organised, enjoy a varied workload, and are keen to support the work of a collaborative and supportive department, this position offers an excellent opportunity for you.

The role

In this varied and rewarding role, you will prepare materials and equipment for Food Technology lessons, maintain our specialist rooms and stores, and provide support during practical lessons. You will play a key role in ensuring that such lessons are delivered smoothly, safely and creatively.

Whilst previous experience as a Food Technology technician would be an advantage, it is not essential - what matters most is a positive, proactive attitude together with the relevant skills. We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, equipped with practical food skills, and confident in managing ingredients, equipment, and the preparation of Food Technology rooms.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about supporting engaging, practical lessons.
• An effective communicator, able to work well with both colleagues and students.
• Proactive, adaptable, and keen to develop new skills.
• Able to work independently as well as contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Taking pride in maintaining clean, safe, and efficiently run facilities, with attention to detail.
• An ability to offer digital photography and editing skills would be an advantage.

Above all, we are seeking someone with enthusiasm and a genuine ‘can do’ approach to support excellent food technology education. You will be joining a collaborative and welcoming Food Technology department, committed to maintaining a positive, practical and engaging learning environment.

Why GSAL?

If you’re looking for a role where you feel valued, supported and part of a genuinely friendly community, GSAL is a fantastic place to be. Colleagues describe us as warm, down-to-earth and committed to wellbeing.

We’re proud to be:

• North Independent School of the Year 2024
• Independent School of the Decade 2021

But what really makes GSAL special is the people, colleagues who care about their work, support each other and enjoy being part of something meaningful.

Benefits

We offer a generous package because we want people to thrive at work:

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks).
• Significant discount on school fees.
• Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues’ children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11).
• Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions).
• Training and CPD available including inset days.
• Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
• Access to our 24/7 private GP provider, Health hero.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Perkbox, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Perkbox, discounts for teachers and Extras.
• Beautiful lunchtime walking routes around our 120-acre site.
• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times as well as colleague classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work.
• Free car parking available on site.
• Use of the school’s extensive library facility.
• Generous leave of absence scheme and family leave to support our employees when they need it.
• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events.

How to apply

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the online GSAL application form on our website, we’re unable to accept CVs. For enquiries, contact.

More information about the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description and person specification in the ‘documents’ section of the advert.

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 9th February.

Interview date: Wednesday 25th February.