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Food Technician

Shirley High School Performing Arts College · Croydon · Croydon

Job description

Food technician

Salary: GRADE 2, POINT 3 - £8,728.11 (FTE £26,238.00)

Hours: 14 HOURS PER WEEK, 39 WEEKS PER YEAR (TERM-TIME ONLY)

"Leaders’ ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents cascade throughout the community." - OFSTED

Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. We continue to make significant progress across all areas of our school. This progress includes improved academic results, increase in the number of pupils joining our school and more pupils leaving us to attend university, including Russell Group and Oxbridge universities. We are committed to improving and investing in the learning environment of our pupils and staff with over £1.5 million spent on school facilities, site improvements and resources.

Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our pupils benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas, plus an onsite gym and ample free parking.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our pupils can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue, through hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence throughout our broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, whilst also ensuring that both pupils and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom.

We are currently looking for an outstanding part-time (14 hours per week) Food Technician to join the school on a term-time only (39 weeks per year) basis as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Can carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard;
  • Has the ability to work effectively in a team;
  • Can communicate with employees, students and parents in a friendly and professional manner;
  • Can demonstrate their ability to work using their initiative;
  • Is able to work effectively to deadlines and produce high-quality results;
  • Demonstrates excellent organisational and planning skills.

We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

  • Cycle to Work scheme;
  • An environment of providing the resources required for the benefit of our students;
  • Staff Mentoring;
  • Staff car park on-site;
  • Fully refurbished Fitness Suite;
  • A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
  • A dedicated staff well-being programme, including Mental Health first-aiders.

Should you believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk .

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About this school

Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Good
Pupils
785
Avg teacher salary
£56,220
Pupil:teacher ratio
15:1
Academy trust
SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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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Croydon, Croydon, CR0 5EF

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Salary
£8,728.11 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
8 June 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026

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