Food Technology & Textiles Assistant

Langley Grammar School.
Start date: September 2025.
33.75 hrs per week, term time only.
NJC Scale 2–3, Points 3–6: FTE £25,066–£26,222; actual salary: £17,742–£18,560.
Closing date: noon, Friday 29 August 2025.


We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, and flexible Food Technology & Textiles Assistant to join our well-resourced Design and Technology department. You will report to the Subject Leader for Design and Technology.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing materials and equipment to support teaching and learning activities
  • Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, including the cleaning and upkeep of equipment
  • Monitoring and replenishing stocks of ingredients, tools, and materials
  • Supporting teachers and students during practical lessons, as required
  • Carrying out routine administrative tasks, including the use of standard PC software 

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. You will demonstrate strong practical and problem-solving skills, a positive attitude, and excellent interpersonal abilities. A willingness to learn is essential, and appropriate training will be provided.

Langley Grammar School is a co-educational 11–18 selective school with academy status, located within easy reach of Langley station and the M4. We have approximately 1,280 students, of whom more than 370 are in the Sixth Form. The school is heavily over-subscribed and draws students from a wide geographical area and a range of backgrounds. Alongside promoting excellent academic outcomes, our school ethos supports students to become confident and well-rounded, independent and creative, responsible and caring. Our students are capable, hardworking, and a delight to teach. 

We are a National Teaching School with a record of nationally recognised innovative practice, and an Apple Distinguished School in recognition of our leading-edge use of technology for learning. In recent years, major building programmes have included excellent sports facilities, a distinctive Sixth Form Centre, and new classrooms, workshops, laboratories, ICT suites, and communal areas. The school was last inspected in 2021 by Ofsted and was graded Outstanding in all categories. 

Information packs and application forms are available on request from the school or can be downloaded from our website at www.lgs.slough.sch.uk

Applications should be returned by midday on Friday 29 August 2025
to Mrs De Cheyne at vacancies@lgs.slough.sch.uk.
Interviews will be held shortly thereafter. We reserve the right to interview promising candidates before the closing date.

Langley Grammar School
Reddington Drive, Langley, Berkshire. SL3 7QS
01753 598300
school@lgs.slough.sch.uk
www.lgs.slough.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr D Harding


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers, and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Langley Grammar School

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Langley Grammar School
Reddington Drive
Langley
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7QS

Headteacher: Mr J Constable

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