Food Technology Technician - Part Time TTO + 2 SDD

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi academy Trust which was established in 2017. It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated "Good" with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020 and November 2024; The Charles Dickens School, an years mixed non selective school in Broadstairs, rated "Good" by Ofsted in March 2023; and Barton Manor Free School, an years non selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and, as the school grows, will have students in Y7 to Y11 from September 2026, rated as "Good" with many outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2025.

Barton Manor School is a non selective school located in Canterbury, a five minute walk from Barton Court Grammar School. The school is in its fourth year of opening, with students in Y7, Y8, Y9 and Y10 only. When full it will have a shared Sixth Form provision with Barton Court Grammar School, providing a wide range of vocational and academic courses. We have a vision and a determination to provide our community with an excellent school and we are making great strides towards this.

Working here means embracing the challenges of an economically diverse community and understanding the influence education has in addressing social immobility. We're looking for brilliant people to join us on our exciting journey with opportunities for staff to work and teach at both Barton Court and Barton Manor. Our Ofsted inspection in May 2025 graded the school "Good" for quality of education and behaviour & attitudes and "Outstanding" for personal development and leadership & management.

The school has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state of the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues' continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.

Required for 1 September 2026, Barton Manor is seeking to appoint a Food Technology Technician to support the work of the Food Department. The role will enhance student progress in food and nutrition, support them in overcoming barriers to learning and enable them to achieve their full potential, thereby supporting the school to raise standards of achievement, improvement, attendance and behaviour.

The successful candidate needs to be proactive, approachable and a good listener, acting as a positive role model for students. A good standard of education (Level 3) together with good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent) are required; experience of working with secondary school students is desirable.

Deadline: Friday 8 May 2026 at 9:00 am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.