Art and Food Technician - 3 days per week (Monday - Wednesday)
Term Time Plus INSETS (34.4 weeks per year)
Salary £15,640 - £16,460 based on 3 days per week, term time plus INSETS
In September 2026 we are excited to further enhance the curriculum and enrichment options for children at our school with the introduction of a dedicated food technology space.
Job overview
We are seeking an experience technician to support our Head of Art and Head of Food Technology in the development of both the art and food technology curriculum so that children may gain new skills and experiences and develop their talents and interests. You will work Monday - Wednesday 8:15am to 4:15pm, term time plus INSETs (34.4 weeks per year) supporting the school’s aims in providing a broad, balanced, enriching and inclusive curriculum. The role is covered Thursday - Friday by another member of staff.
Job requirements
- Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Art or Food Technology
- Practical art skills
- Experience in supervising and engaging children in art or food related activities
- Awareness of Child Safeguarding
- An awareness of the national curriculum for art and / or food technology across KS2 and KS3; plus an awareness of regulatory compliance requirements (H&S, food hygiene) would be helpful
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why join us?
We set high standards of learning for all the children in a caring and supportive environment, and you will help to promote our ethos in encouraging enquiring minds and building pupil’s strengths, interests and experiences. We pride ourselves in fostering excellent home/school relationships with parents and the candidate will be expected to have strong communication skills.
In return, we offer competitive pay, a 34.4 week term, lunches and refreshments (term time), professional and personal development and an active staff social committee.
If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey, we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
Please click the apply button for initial contact with the HR team. Candidates meeting the requirements of the role will be sent the job application pack and application form (which may also be found on the school's website). Candidates will be required to complete and return the application form for formal consideration.
Safeguarding
Newland House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in accordance with the guidelines of the government document, Keeping Children Safe in Education. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Newland House School values diversity, equity and inclusion for its pupils and staff. We want our community to feel valued and respected, so we are working hard to build an inclusive culture which celebrates diversity in different forms to reflect the community we serve. We believe that having a diverse workforce offers different perspectives which helps us to work towards our shared vision and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join our School.
Pay: £15,640.00-£16,460.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Twickenham TW1 4TQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- art technician: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
