Food Technician
FOOD TECHNICIAN
22 hours per week, term time only
Applicants must be able to work flexibly Monday to Friday. 8.15am to 3.45pm
Point 4, Range 4-6
Actual Salary: £12, 823pa-£13,232pa (FTE £25,185pa-£25,989pa)
Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.
Food is taught at KS3 and GCSE and is part of a broad and balanced education offered at Kendrick School.
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and willing Food Technician to join us in March 2026. A knowledge of cooking would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training would be given to the right applicant. Applicants must be able to work flexibly, Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.45pm, and the successful candidate will work with the Head of Department to devise a timetable to cover the role across the school’s two week timetable. Week A and Week B may not be structured the same and this arrangement of hours could be different each subsequent academic year.
The successful candidate will support both staff and students in a range of activities including preparation of materials and equipment as well as demonstrations. They will be responsible for ensuring that the classrooms and equipment are kept clean and tidy and that all health and safety regulations are followed. Working hours to be discussed at interview.
Applicants must have excellent practical and organisational skills, have good IT knowledge, be a good communicator and work well alongside students and staff.
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include free car parking, access to a 24/5 Employee Assistance Scheme, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of the swimming pool and sporting facilities.
An application form and a job description can be downloaded below. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please email aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk to arrange. We are unable to arrange visits during half term week which commences on 16th February 2026.
Application Pack - Food Technician
Support Staff Application Form
Closing date: 9am Friday 27th February 2026
Interviews: week commencing 2nd March 2026
Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer