DT and Food Technician - Part-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-381S
• Posted:14/10/2021
• Pay:£8,298 per annum (£18,400 full time equivalent)
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:08/11/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 12th November

Advert

Role: DT and Food Technician

Contract: 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interview Date: Friday 12th November

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive Design and Technology department in a good school within the Maidstone area. We are a successful department working in a modern, well equipped environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised food technician who should be able to enjoy working around pupils and contribute to the day to day organisation of the Design and Technology Department.

This a part time position for 20 hours per week working Monday – Friday 09:30am – 13:30pm, hours can be negotiated.

We are seeking a flexible and organised individual to provide practical and administrative support for the teaching of Food Technology. The job will entail preparing ingredients and resources for lessons, keeping the food class room and equipment in a hygienic and serviceable condition, assist with ordering stock and ingredients and supporting teachers in food practical lessons.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Completed their Level 2 Food Hygiene and Catering qualification or willing to undertake the qualification.
• Knowledge of cooking equipment (including handling foods safely).
• Be flexible, resilient and work well in a team environment.

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• DT and Food JD & PS