Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Moon, HR Officer, on 01684 595673 or by email on moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk.
Benefits of working for us:
Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to a cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts
Food and Design Technology Technician
We are looking to recruit a Food and Design Technology Technician to join us from 1 September 2025 to support the Faculty. The role involves preparing equipment, materials, tools, and ingredients for practical lessons. The role will be responsible for clearing down and ensuring workspaces are tidy and ready for subsequent use. In addition, the successful candidate will support teaching staff during practical sessions, assist with demonstrations, and may lead small group interventions when required. The role also includes providing additional support to students, particularly those with SEND or identified as high risk, to help them engage effectively in practical learning.
The ideal candidate will be organised, methodical and conscientious, with good communication skills, and able to use IT to fulfil duties such as ordering of stock and other administration duties where required. In addition, you will be willing to undertake necessary training for the role.
Hours: 30 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday (includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break). Term-time only plus 8 Training Days.
Salary: £24,790 - £25,183 per annum FTE. £17,265 - £17,539 pro-rated. Pay award pending.
Start date: 1 September 2025.
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date of Tuesday 17th June 2025.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing the 23rd June 2025.
Further details are available on our Job Description and Person Specification (attached below).
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description
Click here to download the Person Specification
Click here to download our Application Form