Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for a well-qualified and experienced Food and Nutrition Technician to join this happy and outstandingly successful independent day school for girls.
The Food and Nutrition Department consists of two members of staff, including the Head of Department, supported by the Food and Nutrition Technician. All students at Key Stage 3 are taught Food and Nutrition for one double lesson (70 minutes) in half class sizes, for half of the academic year. The Food room has recently undergone a full refurbishment. We have superb facilities and resources with a range of specialist equipment to support the delivery of the curriculum. Students study AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition attaining 100% grade 7 to 9.
The role of Food and Nutrition Technician is to provide technical support to the Food and Nutrition Teachers and pupils to ensure the smooth running of the department. Full detail as to the role and responsibilities can be found within the Job Pack.
The role of Food and Nutrition Technician is available from September 2025 and is a minimum of 30 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Friday, Term Time only plus 2 weeks (to be worked during school holidays as agreed with the Head of Department). Working pattern will be discussed at interview and will be dependent on class timetables, and therefore may vary from each academic year. Hours of a typical working day are 08:30 – 16:30. Additional hours may also be necessary for the proper performance of duties such as open days, open mornings and evening events.
The salary for this role will be paid at point 12 on the Support Staff Pay Scale, this equates to a full-time equivalent salary of £26,061 per annum. The actual salary for this role (based on 30 hours, and working term time only plus 2 weeks) will be £17,480 per annum. The school typically breaks up for the Summer holidays the first week of July and returns in September, with a two week October half term.
In addition to providing a warm and inclusive working environment, Withington Girls’ School also offers a comprehensive package to its staff. This package includes:
· A competitive Withington Pay Scale
· Workplace pension with 3x death in service benefit and a 10.6% employer contribution
· CPD opportunities
· Free School lunches
· Fully funded Healthcare Plan through Simply Health
· Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Free use of the fitness suite and classes
Please note that only applications using the School’s application form will be considered.
Email: recruitment@wgs.org
Closing Date: 8am, Friday 2nd May 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
Withington Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
It is the post holder’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children. You will comply with the Withington Girls’ School Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and the requirement to report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Withington Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.
We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.
Our school is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.