Food Technician

Dates:                                 Job start: June/July 2026 but we can be flexible.

Salary:                                Grade 5 (FTE £26,402 – £28,207, Actual £9,201 – £9,830)

Hours:                                15 hours per week, term time only – 8:00 – 11:00am Monday to Friday

Location:                           Southampton

Contract type:               Permanent, Term time

St George Catholic College was graded Outstanding in all areas by OFSTED. It is an oversubscribed school, with a proven track record of continued success currently ranked in the top 500 schools nationally for progress. We see ourselves as a family who are determined to get the best out of each other. Our OFSTED report stated that “This is a truly inclusive and welcoming school. The school’s ASPIRE values are understood and treasured by the whole community. Leaders have established a highly aspirational culture where pupils want to work hard and achieve well.

The Design & Technology department are based in a new state of the art Science and Design & Technology block. With amazing facilities, including a Food Technology room, food preparation room, graphics room and two resistant material workshops and a department of 3 full time specialists, this is an amazing opportunity to play a key role within Food Technology supporting students and the department to provide an outstanding curriculum as our Food Technology technician.

You will find the Design & Technology department a cohesive team who demand the best from each other and from their students. The right candidate would benefit from entering a supportive environment with a blend of skills, innovation and experience. We promote a positive Catholic ethos but there is no requirement to be Catholic to apply.

The full details of the key functions of the role and specific responsibilities can be found on the attached Job Description.

Requirements:  GCSE A to C in Maths, English and Science.  Knowledge of, or experience working under COSHH and ESCC guidelines and Health and Safety regulations.  Knowledge of safe working practices around potentially hazardous matters and equipment would be preferable.

For further details of this exciting opportunity, please fill out the relevant application forms on the vacancies section of our website Saint George Catholic College – Job Opportunities and return to Mrs Jeanine Bonavia, PA to the Headteacher, at headpa@stgcc.co.uk by the deadline below.   Visits to the college are highly encouraged, and can be arranged by contacting the head of Design & Technology, Mrs Linda Gilbank, at lgilbank@stgcc.co.uk or if you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

RECRUITMENT: Benefits of working here:

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Optional Private healthcare
• Free on-site multi gym
• Reduced rate for Lettings
• Nursery less than five minutes’ drive away
• Long-term career opportunities
• Easy access to Southampton city centre, Eastleigh, the M27
• and the M3
• An opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic, creative and
• motivated department
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be
• encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6th May 2026, 9:00am

Interview date: TBC

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications which meet the criteria.

St George Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.   The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.