About this role
School Technician- Food Technology & Art
Salary: Grade C SCP 4-SCP 6
Actual salary £20,377 - £21,028
35 hours per week Term Time Plus 5 days
Fixed Term to cover a period of Maternity Leave
Required from 1st September 2026 to 23rd July 2027
The School is looking to appoint a School Technician to join our team. We are seeking a conscientious and energetic person with a wide range of practical skills. You will work across both Food Technology and Art & Photography departments, coordinate the use of practical technology resources and providing assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the Technology and Art curriculum which involves both GCSE, and all post 16 qualifications. The day to day role is extremely varied and you will need to adapt and prioritise jobs as they arise.
Applicants will need to be flexible, punctual, reliable, well organised and able to clearly communicate with students and staff in a calm, and professional manner. You must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.
We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.
Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.
A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Leverhulme Trust website.
To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 5th July 2026
The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible .Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.