Food Technician

JOB TITLE: Food Technician BASED AT: Samuel Whitbread Academy SALARY/GRADE RANGE: NJC Scale 2A Points 3 - 4 (FTE £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 pro rata; actual £21,589.00 - £21,928.00 per annum) RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Design, Engineering and Food Technology (DEFT) department, and Head of Food Technology HOURS: 37.00 hours per week, term-time including 5 pro rata designated staff training days (job share considered) The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest single employers in Central Bedfordshire. We now educate 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study and have over 1,000 members of staff. It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values, but our aims can only be achieved if we recruit, retain and develop the highest quality workforce - and we want those we employ to be valued in the workplace. The formative years of BEST has been a real success story - and we are looking forward to an exciting future, too. If you love organisation, have a passion for food and helping the next generation grow their skills and confidence in the kitchen, we have the perfect opportunity. We are looking for a well organised, self-motivated Food Technician to join our DEFT department from September 2026. The role of Food Technician is crucial to ensure the smooth running of the department. If you are confident, capable and enthusiastic you’re exactly who we’re looking for. Job share applications for this role are welcomed - if you are applying for the role on a job share basis, please state this clearly on the application form detailing your preferred working hours if possible. CLOSING DATE: Midday on Thursday 25th June 2026 INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 6th July 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. This role will involve working closely with the pupils at Samuel Whitbread Academy and you will be engaging in regulated activity with children. For general enquiries about this role, please contact Emma Saunders on 01462 629900 or esaunders@bestacademies.org.uk Information about Samuel Whitbread Academy can be found on the school website