DT and Food Technician

Salary

£24,796 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata (actual salary £8,712 - £9,359)

Contractual hours

Job category/type

Teaching and Leadership

Date posted

24/07/2026

Job reference

REQ0001305

The role

King’s School is currently recruiting for a technician to support our Design and Technology and Food and Nutrition teachers. The successful applicant will be involved in preparing resources for a range of lessons and will be a key member of our D&T and Food and Nutrition Team. If you are an organized and proactive individual with a passion for practical subjects and supporting student learning, we would like to hear from you.

Contract: 15 hours per week, on a permanent contract, term time only (working Thursday and Friday)

Salary: Band 1a NJC 3-5: £24,796 - £25,583 depending on experience (Actual salary £8,712 - £9,069 per annum)

Start date: As soon as possible

Paid weeks per year: 45.24 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

About the Role Who are we?

King’s School is a Church of England school within the Diocese of Chichester. The school opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 2013 and there are currently over 900 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 with a team of over 100 teachers and support staff. In September 2019 the school moved to its new, purpose-built site in Hangleton. This was the culmination of six years of hard work and planning and marked the beginning of an exciting new stage in the school’s development.

Our aim is to provide a high-quality education in a caring Christian environment in which every student is known and cared for. We are committed to outstanding academic performance and to fostering a love of learning. Our work and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage and support every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be.

What are King’s looking for in an applicant?

• Passion and enthusiasm for teaching religion & philosophy;
• Commitment to whole child education and equality of opportunity;
• Enthusiasm for working as part of a mutually supportive team;
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Why join King’s School?

• Enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff team;
• Range of opportunities for professional development in school and cross Trust;
• Exciting opportunities in school development;
• Excellent support through our sponsor- The Russell Education Trust;
• Close proximity to the vibrant city of Brighton.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 15th May 2026. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Visits to the school

If you have any questions about this role, would like a tour of the school or would like an informal discussion about joining King’s, please contact our recruitment team via Sign in to view email.

Applicants are also encouraged to visit the school’s website, where you can a wealth of information on the school.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please visit our website for further information www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/vacancies.php.

King’s School actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. More specifically, our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring has indicated that the school currently under-represents minority ethnic groups and so we actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from a BAME background.

Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, or other protected characteristic or any pre-existing connection to the school, its Governors or Trust.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 1st September 2026

Interview date: Monday 21st September 2026

Telephone: 01273 840004

Website: www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. All offers of employment will be subject to the individual undergoing an enhanced barred list check.

King’s School is a Free School which takes funding from the Department for Education and operates as any other state school. Our sponsor is the Russell Education Trust which is an organisation staffed solely by Educational Professionals (and not by private business).

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.