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

Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-204S
• Posted:19/11/2019
• Pay:Kent Range Band 5 (Points 9-13)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:06/12/2019 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The Role

The successful candidate will provide technical support to the Design & Technology and Food Technology lessons. This includes assisting the food technology teacher with the preparation of ingredients and working spaces, monitoring and maintenance of departmental consumables and equipment, assisting teaching staff in promoting Technology in and outside the Academy, and working in accordance with health and safety regulations.

We require 20 hours per week term time only working, plus two mandatory INSET days.Core hours will be between 8.30am – 3.00pm to be negotiated directly.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for someone who demonstrates high professional practice in all areas of work, is an excellent role model for students, efficient and highly organised, and an enthusiastic team player.

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, the willingness to learn CAD software to manage laser cutting jobs as the role develops and knowledge of textiles would also be useful but not essential. Please refer to the full Job Description and person specification for more in depth information on what is required.

The Ebbsfleet Academy

It is a fantastic time to be joining The Ebbsfleet Academy. We strive to be an exceptional 11-18 community academy where all of our students achieve their potential, develop as courteous, confident and capable young people, and leave with an education that has fully equipped them to go on to university or the career of their choice. We have students of all abilities and from a wide variety of backgrounds, all of whom contribute to the richness of our school population. We encourage all our teaching staff to share ideas and best practice strategies for teaching to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.

Our curriculum is based around the needs of our students and consists of a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications, all supported by fantastic learning resources including outstanding sports facilities, as well as modern, generously equipped classrooms, workshops and laboratories. All areas are served by excellent ICT facilities. Working together, in partnership with all stakeholders but especially parents and carers, we are creating a dynamic and innovative learning institution.

We offer excellent staff benefits including membership of the local government pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, and reduced gym membership.

Application Information

Please use the Support Staff Application Form to demonstrate how your skills and experience match those required for this role. Completed application forms should be sent to careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk by 10am, Friday 6 December 2019.

Date for interviews: We will interview suitable candidates as they apply, even if this is prior to the closing date.

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

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification