Food Technology Technician

Food Technology Technician required at a Bexley secondary school. Fixed-term role until July 2026. Support practical lessons, maintain equipment, and help create a safe, organised, and inspiring learning environment for students.

About the role

Assist teachers in Food Technology lessons, prepare ingredients and equipment, ensure health and safety standards are met, and help students gain practical skills. Support both KS3 and KS4 classes as needed.

About the school

A supportive and inclusive Bexley secondary school with a strong focus on practical and creative learning. Well-resourced facilities and a collaborative staff team committed to student development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Food Technology Technician you will:

• Experience supporting practical lessons in Food Technology or a similar subject
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures in a food environment
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently and in a team

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Relevant practical or technician experience in a school or food environment.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .