An exciting opportunity to join the team at Oasis Academy Sholing
We couldn’t do it without you. Could you be the right hand to our Food Technology department? Help us bring Food Technology to life as our newest Technician and bring joy to our students’ learning.
Oasis Academy Sholing is a dynamic and rapidly improving school, committed to high standards and forward-thinking practice. We foster a culture of excellence, where both staff and students are supported to thrive.
‘Staff follow clear routines, which help students meet the school’s high expectations for behaviour. Lessons are typically calm, and teachers can teach without disruption.’— Ofsted, 2025
Our focus is firmly on our students, staff well-being, and the wider community. We are proud to have strong engagement from parents and local partners, who actively support our leadership and play a vital role in driving positive change within our community.
Our academy is ‘A kind place to learn’ - Ofsted 2025
Our offer to you
When you join the Sholing family there are a significant number of benefits that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include but are not limited to:
• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally including certifications
• The exciting Oasis benefits package for discounts on leisure activities, food and holidays
• Defined benefit of Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Incentive
• Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Free eye tests
• Free use of our dedicated gym area
• A friendly environment with colleagues who care
The role and what we are looking for
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking Food Technology Technician to support the teaching and learning within the Food Technology department, preparing ingredients and equipment, setting up displays, maintaining stock levels and assisting with the administration of resources. A willingness to support the Academy ethos and support of extra-curricular activities within the Academy is essential. Previous experience working in a similar role and a food and hygiene qualification is desirable. A passion for food and education is paramount.
Whilst we would normally commence employment at the bottom of the range for the role, we will take existing scale point and experience into consideration in determining the appropriate starting salary for the successful candidate.
Hours
Wednesdays 8am – 4pm term time only.
Oasis Academy Sholing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.