Food and Textiles Technician

Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form Cannerby Lane Sprowston Norwich NR7 8NE Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk Headteacher: Liz Wood Vacancy Technician to support the Food Preparation & Nutrition and Textiles Departments 30 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks Scale D5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per annum - Actual starting salary £18,220 - £18,509 Permanent contract Commencing September 2026 “Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be” The Trustees and Governors of Sprowston Community Academy are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Food Preparation & Nutrition and Textiles departments. This role includes taking direction from teachers (or other appropriate supervisors). The post holder will work in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school ensuring safe, effective and efficient food/textiles areas, services and resources are provided for the use of pupils and teaching staff. Additionally and where appropriate to provide technical/safety advice and assistance in and for the classroom and to support pupils and assist teaching staff with learning activities. The post holder will be expected to be well organised in their approach. The role is of a practical nature and will therefore require stamina and adaptability. The appointed candidates will ideally: Possess experience of preparing food and using sewing machines Have experience of working with young people Have excellent communication skills to interact with staff and students Be able to work proactively, independently and as part of a team Be willing to work flexibly according to the needs of the school Have a real passion to “make a difference” Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence. For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details. Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities. You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time. (Please note we may call candidates before the closing date if sufficient applicants are made and therefore early applications are encouraged). Closing date: 4 June 2026 @ 9am Interviews: Week commencing 9 June 2026 Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This