Technology Technician (Food)

Technology Technician (Food) - Maternity Cover Consett Academy Start Date: June 2026 Grade 3 | Term Time + 1 week Are you practical, organised, and enjoy working in a hands-on environment? Looking for a role that offers a great work-life balance, with school holidays off? Consett Academy is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming Technology Department as a Food Technology Technician on a maternity cover basis. This term-time only role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen or food-related environment and wants to make a real difference supporting young people. Why join us? Term-time only working - enjoy school holidays off Supportive, friendly team environment Opportunities for training and development A varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same A school that values staff wellbeing and teamwork About the role Working closely with teaching staff, you will play a key role in supporting Food Technology lessons by preparing ingredients, setting up equipment, and helping to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment. You will ensure that lessons run smoothly behind the scenes so that students can fully participate in practical activities. What you’ll be doing Preparing ingredients and equipment for lessons Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment Supporting students in practical activities under teacher guidance Monitoring and managing stock and supplies Carrying out basic maintenance and safety checks on equipment Providing general administrative and classroom support Supporting the supervision of pupils when required Promoting high standards of health, safety, and behaviour Who we’re looking for We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and don’t expect candidates to have worked in a school before. This role would suit someone with experience in catering, hospitality, food preparation, or any hands-on environment involving practical tasks. You will be confident using kitchen equipment, well organised, and able to manage your time effectively in a busy setting. Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused approach are important, along with the ability to build professional relationships with students and staff. You should be reliable, flexible, and able to remain calm under pressure, with a clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding and supporting young people. Flexible working arrangements may be available and can be discussed to suit individual needs. Connect Multi-Academy Trust is legally obligated to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and bind-overs as well as pending prosecutions, which aren't 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and check to establish