Part-Time Design Technology & Food Technician - Part-time

Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-191S
• Posted:22/05/2019
• Pay:Kent Scheme Band 5
• Start Date:September 2019
• App Close Date:05/06/2019 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Do you want to transform lives? Are you ready for a challenge? Do you want to work in an academy that is fast becoming the number one school of choice in the local community and has improved results by over 30% in three years, with a 5-9 figure in 2017 of 60%, and a good rating by OFSTED in all categories in its first inspection?

The Ebbsfleet Academy opened in September 2013. Our Vision is simple: To be an outstanding community academy, whose focus is on learning, as well as on personal and social development, and to be ambitious for all regardless of circumstance.

We are on a journey to become an over-subscribed school that children walk to with their friends; where they enjoy coming, and a school of which they feel proud. We are building an ethos that creates a belief that we can all achieve our goals and better our futures. We are developing independent, resilient and respectful individuals, who are ready to learn for themselves. We want all our students to achieve the highest qualifications they can, but also to fulfil all their potential, academic and personal, sporting, creative and artistic. We want our pupils to leave school as well-rounded, confident young people, with an awareness of the wider world, and a desire and ambition to play an active part in it, all of which is encapsulated in the Ebbsfleet Academy’s motto – Aspire and Excel.

Design Technology & Food Technician

We require a Design & Technology and Food Technician to join us in September 2019.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates high professional practice in all areas of work, is an excellent role model for students, is efficient and highly organised, and an enthusiastic team player. The successful candidate will provide technical support to the Design & Technology and Food Technology lessons.

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, experience of stock management/maintenance, knowledge of food hygiene and the ability to adapt to changing situations.

Experience of using workshop tools such as a band saw would be an advantage, as would a food hygiene certificate, however full training for all aspects of the role will be provided. Skills in Microsoft office software would also be an advantage and the willingness to learn CAD software to manage laser cutting jobs as the role develops. Knowledge of textiles would be an advantage, but is not essential.

The role will also involve assisting the food technology teacher with the preparation of ingredients and work space, monitoring and maintenance of consumables and equipment in the department, assisting teaching staff in promoting Technology in and outside the Academy, and ensuring that the workspaces are maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations.

We offer term time only working, plus two INSET mandatory days, membership of the local government scheme and a great team environment. The role attracts excellent staff benefits including, employee assistance programme and membership of the local government pension scheme.

Hours of Work: 20 hours per week, term time only, plus 2 INSET days.

Core hours: between 8.30am – 3.00pm to negotiated directly

Salary: Kent Scheme Band 5, pro rata depending on experience and qualifications

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:Amanda Lee
• Address:The Ebbsfleet Academy, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ
• Telephone: 01580 712 754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

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