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

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

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

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• DT and Food JD & PS