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Food Technician

Melbourn Village College · Royston · Cambridgeshire

Job description

FOOD TECHNICIAN

Salary: NJC Scale 3, point 5 to 6 (£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE - pay award pending). Actual salary £21,942.34 per annum on point 5.

Contract: Permanent. 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00 and Friday 08.00 to 15.30. Term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks per year)

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Melbourn Village College, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire

Place of work

Are you organised, practical, and passionate about supporting young people in their learning? We are seeking a dedicated Food Technician to join our thriving Design & Technology department, supporting staff and students in our busy Food Technology classrooms.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will play a vital part in ensuring lessons run smoothly by preparing resources and ingredients, maintaining equipment, managing stock, and promoting high standards of health and safety throughout the department. You will work closely with teaching staff to create an engaging learning environment and support students during practical activities.

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the team. Previous experience in an educational setting is desirable, along with confidence in using kitchen equipment and a commitment to maintaining excellent health and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic school environment and wants to make a real difference behind the scenes, helping students develop valuable practical skills and a love of food preparation.

Join us and become an important part of a supportive and successful school community. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic individuals who take pride in creating a safe, organised, and inspiring learning environment.

For further details on Melbourn Village College, please visit our website - Welcome to Melbourn Village College - Melbourn Village College.

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About this school

Melbourn Village College

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated
Pupils
585
Avg teacher salary
£49,122
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.6:1
Academy trust
THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST

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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Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6EF

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Salary
£25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale 3, point 5 to 6 – pay award pending. Actual salary £21,942.34 per annum on point 5.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
6 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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