Food Technician - Full-time/Part-time

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-5461-287S
• Posted:26/06/2026
• Pay:KSB £23,484 actual starting salary
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:08/07/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:to be arranged

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Working pattern: 37 hours per week*, term time + 5 staff training days/Twilight equivalents

• Part time applications are also welcome, however, please note the core hours of 8.00am to 1.15pm are essential

• Start Date: 1^st September 2026 (or sooner if current employment notice period allows)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and positive individual to join our Food Technology team in the role of Food Technician.

The successful candidate will be joining a highly effective and welcoming team and will be required to possess the right skills and attitude needed to support our staff in ensuring the smooth running of the Food Technology department.  A full list of responsibilities for this role can be found in the accompanying job description.

The ability to work proactively and efficiently in a busy setting, identifying and meeting department needs whilst managing essential routines effectively, is essential. The successful applicant should have excellent time management skills, be able to meet deadlines, and have a flexible approach to work, as priorities could change at short notice.

 This role requires good organisational skills and an awareness of safe working practices in a food preparation area. 

Experience of working in a similar role in an educational or comparable setting would be advantageous; however, training will be provided for the right candidate.  The ability to relate well to young people is essential.  The successful candidate will be committed to supporting students with their practical work under the direction of the Head of Department.

As with any school role, tact, diplomacy and confidentiality will be required in supporting with a range of situations.  The ability to remain calm and professional under the pressures of working in a busy food preparation and learning area is vital.  In addition, the role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, together with sound ICT skills (ICT training on the specific software packages used in the school will be provided).

The successful candidate will be supported to undertake first aid training to ensure they are confident and adept in dealing with any first aid incidents that may arise in the department.  In addition, the successful candidate may be required to provide ‘on-duty’ general first aid cover at limited, pre-agreed times that are best suited to complement the needs of the department. 

Information about the school

St John’s is a very successful co-ed Catholic school with over 1300 pupils including c.350 pupils in our Sixth Form. We have a very strong Catholic ethos and pride ourselves in being a warm and ‘welcoming learning environment’, something that was externally recognised in our most recent Catholic Schools Inspection (CSI) in March 2026, where we once again achieved ‘Outstanding Catholic School’ status. If you would like any further information or to arrange a tour of the school (strongly recommended), please do not hesitate to contact our HR Manager, Mrs Lynn O’Neill, via the email address below.

If you would like to be part of this exciting opportunity, please visit our school website www.stjohnscs.com and click on the Recruitment tab to locate Recruitment Information and Monitoring forms.

Kindly complete the following forms and email them to Mrs L ONeill (loneill@stj.kent.sch.uk ): Application Form, Recruitment Monitoring Form, Consent to Obtain References Form and Staff Recruitment Online Checks Form.

St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and an online social media profile check. This role includes specific safeguarding responsibilities, as defined in the job description. Our school’s dedicated Child Protection Policy can be viewed on our school website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

This post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs L O'Neill
• Address:St John's Catholic Comprehensive, Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW
• Telephone: 01474 534718
• Email: loneill@stj.kent.sch.uk

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• Job description