Job Ref No. ECC8826001-121S Position Type: Technicians Pay Range: £12,083
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 29/04/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: ASAP  

Job Description

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We are seeking a proactive, organised, and enthusiastic School Technician to join our creative and dynamic Technology and Art departments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and supporting engaging learning environments for students.

Working two days per week in Food Technology and one day per week in Art, the successful candidate will provide high-quality technical support to teachers and students, ensuring both subject areas run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

This role would suit someone with practical experience in food preparation, kitchen organisation, art materials, or workshop support - or someone keen to learn and develop new skills within a school setting.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is organised, methodical, and enjoys supporting practical subjects
  • Understands (or is willing to learn) safe food handling and storage procedures
  • Is confident preparing materials, equipment, and resources
  • Can work independently and as part of a team
  • Is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment

If you are hands-on, adaptable, and enjoy helping creative subjects thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Purpose of the Role

To support the effective delivery of the Food Technology and Art curriculum by providing high-quality technical assistance, preparing materials and resources, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety standards, and supporting practical lessons.

For further information on the position, please download the Job Description.

To apply, please complete the application form on My New Termhttps://mynewterm.com/jobs/115402/EDV-2026-THS-23691

We reserve the right to interview and appointearlier than the statedclosing date should there be a good response to the advert.

Thorpe Hall School is committed to the safeguarding of children and successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Information about the School

Thorpe Hall is a non-selective co-educational day school of 500 pupils from Nursery to Year 11. The school is situated on a generous site on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea and has an excellent reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the area. More information about the school and the school’s prospectus can be found on our website: https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Helen Hargreaves
Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS1 3RD
Telephone: 01702 582340
Email: hhargreaves@thorpehall.southend.sch.uk