Food and Nutrition Technician

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient and highly organised individual to support our friendly and successful Creative Technology Department. The successful candidate will need to be flexible as tasks vary daily and must be prepared to work with and assist our committed and hardworking pupils at KS3 and KS4 level (ages 11 - 16) in very practical environments. The postholder will be required to work closely with the Head of Creative Technology but will also need to use their own initiative and be confident to work independently. We are keen to appoint the very best candidate to support our pupils and would welcome applications from candidates who can share their creative passion. Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a Food Hygiene Certificate and provide first aid support within the department. Full training and career development can be offered. Further information is contained within the Candidate Pack available on our website. The role will include:

• Being responsible to the Head of Creative Technology and creating and maintaining the resources and monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness
• Having immediate oversight of health, safety and welfare and ensuring it is at the forefront of all planning and implementation of practical work
• Have a good understanding of Microsoft (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) to assist in maintaining the calendar for practical lessons.
• Combining support for resource requirements with support for classes
• Keeping a stock record and notifying the Head of Department of shortages
• Taking an active part in demonstrations and episodes of teaching that will include supporting practical classes
  
  This permanent post of 33.75 hpw x 39 wpa is available from November. The working pattern will be 8:15 - 16:00 which allows for a one-hour unpaid lunch break., Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.