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Food Studies Technician

The Astley Cooper School · Hemel Hempstead · Hertfordshire

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and committed Food Studies Technician to join our established team. The successful candidate should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional.

They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate IT skills and be able to work confidently with both students and staff.

The Astley Cooper School is an increasingly popular oversubscribed secondary school in Hemel Hempstead. At Astley Cooper, we strive for the very best for all our staff and students. The school is situated at the edge of Hemel Hempstead, serving a diverse demographic. The school is within easy access of the M1/M25 and the train station.

The school is proud to be part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme. This huge investment in our school has seen our cohort numbers increase as well our profile in the community. The school has state of the art facilities including a leisure centre, swimming pool and new science laboratory/classrooms benefiting staff, students and our wider community for many years to come.

We are committed to ensuring that when students leave, they have become successful, well-rounded, and confident individuals prepared to succeed in the modern world.

As a school we are pleased to be able to offer:

A competitive salary

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup - a HCC cash back scheme

A comprehensive CPD programme for all colleagues

Visits to the school are welcomed please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Louise Dorey at admin@astleycooper.herts.sch.uk. Further details about the school can also be found on the school website www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk.

As we review applications on a rolling basis, we may close this advert if we find a suitable candidate. To ensure you don't miss this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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About this school

The Astley Cooper School

Community school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
947
Avg teacher salary
£49,399
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.5:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL

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Salary
£24,035.00 - £25,173.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
4 June 2026
Closing date
25 June 2026

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