Food Technician - Term Time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-4091-522S
• Posted:21/03/2024
• Pay:£22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£17,042 - £17,797 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:May/ June 2024
• App Close Date:12/04/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 15th April 2024

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• School: The Whitstable School
• Salary: £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£17,042 - £17,797 Pro Rata) SAT B
• 32.5 Hours Per Week
• Permanent
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days

The Whitstable School has an opportunity to appoint a Food Technician.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Technology Department. Working alongside subject teachers, you will help ensure that a safe, effective and efficient technician service is delivered. The role will include the provision of technical advice and assistance in the classroom supporting pupils and teaching staff with learning activities.

The Technology Department is committed to delivering practical and engaging lessons that meet the needs of all students.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a keen interest in Food Technology
• Have a willingness to undertake CPD to continue to develop knowledge & skills
• Be able to relate well to children and adults
• Have the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

The successful applicant will report to the Head of Technology and will work alongside subject teachers.

For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

• Excellent on site facilities;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Being part of a highly successful Trust;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
• Employee Referral Recruitment incentive.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack. We are able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Bridget Harvey, Subject lead for Food Technology at bridget.harvey@swale.at or 01227 931300.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates:  w/c 15^th April 2024

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Natasha Kingsford
• Address:Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
• Telephone: 01227 931300
• Email: natasha.kingsford@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack