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Food & Nutrition Technician – Part Time
The Maynard School is seeking an enthusiastic, practical and well-organised Food and Nutrition Technician to join our friendly Food, Nutrition and Textiles Department.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food and practical learning to play an important role in supporting our students and teaching staff.
Working closely with the Head of Food, Nutrition and Textiles and teaching staff, you will help ensure that practical lessons are well prepared, well resourced and delivered safely and efficiently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing ingredients and equipment, setting up practical workstations, supporting demonstrations and assisting students during practical lessons.
You will also be responsible for maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation, managing food stocks and consumables, checking equipment and ensuring that our kitchens and practical learning spaces are safe, tidy and ready for use.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food hygiene.
- Is confident working in a practical kitchen environment.
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage competing demands.
- Can work independently, use initiative and plan ahead.
- Enjoys working positively with young people.
- Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and presentation.
- Is flexible and willing to support the wider Food, Nutrition and Textiles Department when required.
Experience of working in a school or educational environment would be advantageous, although we would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant practical experience in food preparation, catering or a similar setting.
The post is 31 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with working hours arranged around the school timetable and departmental requirements.
The planned working pattern for 2026–2027 is:
- Monday: 9.15am–4.15pm
- Tuesday: 8.15am–4.15pm
- Wednesday: 8.15am–4.15pm
- Thursday: 8.15am–4.15pm
- Friday: 10.30am–1.00pm
There may be occasional variations to working hours to support school events and departmental activities.
If you are practical, proactive and passionate about food and learning, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities are detailed in the job description.
The salary for this position is £15.35 per hour, £20,284 per annum (FTE £29,641.00)
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our school application form and return along with a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
Please note, we do not accept incomplete applications.
We reserve the right to close applications early if there has been enough interest.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 8am Friday 9th October 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 12th October 2026
The Maynard is committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening is applied to all posts.
Mini Bus Driver – Part Time AM or PM driving
GENERAL: We are looking for an AM or PM driver to drive the school mini bus to nominated pick-up points, collect pupils and bring them to school ready for the start of the school day and at the end of the school day to ensure same pupils are returned to original pick-up point.
RESPONSIBLE and REPORTING to: The School Business Manager
LIAISON with: Bursary, parents/guardians and Estates.
SPECIFIC QUALITIES:
• A courteous and welcoming manner under all circumstances in dealings with parents, pupils and all staff
• A flexible approach and an enjoyment of team work; a willingness to adapt to the changing demands of school life.
HOURS:
• To be confirmed but 2 hours in the morning from approximately 0600 to 0830 or 2 hours in the evening from 1545 to 1800 Monday to Friday, term time only.
SPECIFIC TASKS
• To record start and end mileage in the appropriate record book
• To ensure the minibus is kept clean and tidy at all times
• To collect pupils at nominated pick-up points – timetable to be confirmed
• To return pupils to nominated drop-off points – timetable to be confirmed
• To ensure mini bus has sufficient fuel at all times
£15.61 per hour, 0600 – 0830 or 1545 – 1800, Monday to Friday, term time only. To apply please complete the school application form and return it along with a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
The Maynard is committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening is applied to all posts.
Casual Kitchen Assistant
Are you a friendly, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a busy team? We are looking for a Casual Kitchen Assistant to support our catering team and help provide welcoming dining experience for our students and staff.
About the role:
Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will help assist in the smooth running of our school catering operation. This is a flexible, casual role – ideal for someone who is happy to work on an ad hoc basis, covering staff absence or supporting busy periods.
General:
To assist the Kitchen Manager, Chef and other Kitchen assistants in the smooth running of the catering provision at The Maynard School.
Duties:
To serve students during morning break and during the lunch time period for students and staff
To assist the catering team in preparing school lunches, packed lunches and hospitality refreshments
To serve, clear and wash up on a rotational basis
To clean and wash the dining room and Kitchen which includes floors and surfaces
All general kitchen duties
If you wish to apply please complete the school application form and send along with a covering letter and CV to [email protected]. We do not accept incomplete applications.
The Maynard 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 successful applicant will be subject to all relevant screening for this post.
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