Technician (Food and Nutrition)

‘The pupils embody their school motto of Learn Dream Achieve’

(Ofsted January 2025)

Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’

2026 Attainment 8 score 56.9%

2026 English / Maths GCSE Grade 5+ 73%, 4+ 87%

Technician (Food and Nutrition)

Grade C [points 4 - 6]

Actual Salary £20,672 to £21,331 per annum

Permanent post - 35 hours per week, term time plus 1 day

Required as soon as possible

Would you like to be part of the Sharples Success story?

Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. After previously being graded Good in 2019, Sharples was judged as ‘significantly improved in all areas’ at its last inspection in January 2025.

Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to provide practical support to teaching staff and students within the Food Technology Department and who can contribute positively to the effectiveness of pupil learning. Please refer to the job description and person specification for a more detailed outline of duties.

The successful candidate will join a school community in which student achievement continues to grow under strong leadership. If you share our vision and commitment to education and progress then we would like to hear from you.

As a valued member of the Sharples family, you will have access to a range of generous employee benefits, including the Local Government Pension scheme, on-site staff car-parking, access to the ‘Zest’ employee assistant programme,24 Hour GP app and other wellbeing incentives and CPD opportunities.

To apply for this post, download the school application form which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. This should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and send by e-mail to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9.00 am on Monday 5 October 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 October 2026. Please note that CVs are not accepted. We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The school operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site