Food Technology Technician - Part-time

Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-392S
• Posted:30/05/2023
• Pay:Actual salary £7,913 - £8,298 per annum
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:19/06/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Ebbsfleet Academy are seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated Food Technology Technician to provide technical support and assistance to our busy faculty.  Our Technicians play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of our faculties so it is essential that our successful candidate is confident in providing assistance and student support in a classroom environment within this subject area.  This position is ideal for those seeking a career in the teaching profession as we can support you through the process, or those of you already experienced and seeking a collaborative and supportive working environment. ​​​​​​​As a part-time position, working 2 days per week, this would also be ideal for someone seeking an opportunity to work alongside their studies.

What we are looking for in our successful Food Technology Technician:

• An academic qualification, at least to A Level but preferably to Degree level
• If not an academic qualification, then experience working within a Food technology-related role would certainly be sufficient
• Practical experience within a school environment would be advantageous
• Good organisation and communication skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently

What we can offer in return:

• An excellent opportunity for those strongly considering a career in teaching as training routes may be made available in the future
• The opportunity to work within a faculty where our teaching staff are incredibly passionate about their subject area
• The opportunity for training and development

Duties will include setting up equipment for practical lessons, stock taking, retrieving and putting away equipment along with any other duties deemed necessary by the faculty.

The basis of this role is permanent, 15 hours per week, Term Time + 1 weeks inset and offering an actual salary £7,913 - £8,298 per annum (£22,595 - £23,693 full-time equivalent), commensurate with experience.​​​​​​​

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Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 30 geographically organised academies (14 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Acadamies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412200
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Food Technology Technician | Job Description | Strood Academy