Senior Resource Technician for Art/Food

Required from April 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a talented and skilled Art/Food Technician, who will work as part of the Design Technology and Arts Faculty to support the learning and teaching of students by ensuring practical lessons are well resourced and compliant with current Health and Safety legislation.

Under the direction of the Head of Faculty they will contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective technical service to the Design and Technology and Arts Faculty, supporting staff and students of all abilities, across Key Stages 3 and 4, in the classroom. To maintain good working relationships with teaching and support staff and to liaise with other departments / staff in matters related to the technician service.

The successful candidate will:

• be able to prioritise work effectively and remain calm under pressure
• have excellent interpersonal skills
• a mature and flexible outlook, with a can do attitude
• pride in their work and a high level of attention to detail
• have a creative/artistic flair
• the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• a good standard of education to include 3 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths or equivalent, or evidence of a good standard of literacy

If you would like an informal chat and/or a tour of the school please contact Catherine Swain on 01246 450825

The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers.

Whittington Green School:-

• welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or religion
• is committed to the protection and safety of its students
• undertakes enhanced CRB checks on all applicants
• only accepts applications submitted on approved application forms

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 23 March 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.