food technician

A part time food technician is required forapproximately 29 hours a week from January 2025.This appointment is to support the teacher incharge of and teacher of food preparation andnutrition in the classroom. An understanding of theschool, its ethos and community is essential.,

• The post holder provides advice and assistance
in meeting the practical needs of the food and nutrition curriculum
• The post holder is responsible for all equipment
and ingredients and needs to ensure they are in date, are used safely and fit for use in the various lessonsRole specific responsibilities
• Co-ordinate the use and maintenance of
practical resources and facilities, and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the food and nutrition curriculum
• Responsible for ordering food, equipment and
arranging for repairs, while keeping appropriate financial records to ensure expenditure is kept within budget
• To aid teaching staff in the food department
within the technology area
• To support teaching and learning in practical
classes within health and safety guidelines at all4 | claremontfancourt.co.uk
• To be able to use and supervise the use of
machines and equipment relating to the food department areaHealth and Safety
• To assist with regular health and safety
monitoring reports to allow senior management to ensure that all areas are safe without risk to pupils and staff
• To maintain standards of safety and security as
set out in the department handbookStaff and pupil support
• Assist in maintaining good order, discipline
and respect for others among pupils; promote understanding of the school's rules and values; safeguard health and safety and develop relationships with and between pupils conducive to optimum learning; consider the needs of pupils at all times interacting in a supportive and positive wayOther Responsibilities
• Be a qualified First Aider or be willing to be
trained
• Attend all school INSET days either attending
relevant training or preparing for the term ahead times
• Prepare ingredients and equipment to ensure
that the resources are available for lessons so that demonstrations and practical lessons run smoothly
• Undertake stock checks and rotation to ensure
that ingredients are stored correctly to ensure the health and safety of students and staff
• Provide information for students and teachers
on the correct way to prepare ingredients in order to avoid accidents/damage to equipment
• To assist when required in practical lessons
to support staff and students to help with maintaining health and safety
• Maintain food rooms in terms of hygiene in
liaison with cleaners. Checking that surfaces and equipment are clean and that the temperature of fridges and freezer is within permitted range reporting any equipment or other maintenance issues promptly
• Maintain accurate financial records to ensure
that school financial procedures are adhered to and expenditure is kept within budget
• Collect and maintain data about food allergies to
ensure teachers are aware of possible issues and ensure safety of students
• Provide technical support to staff as required
by the teacher in charge: food, advising and demonstrating proper use of equipment and materialsWhole school responsibilities
• Work collaboratively within the technology
department
• Participate in meetings at school or elsewhere as
required
• Attend school-related events and functions
at the school or elsewhere as required by the headmaster or senior management
• Show willingness to assist with occasional
evening or weekend activities and food department trips if required e.g., induction days, open mornings
• Participate as required in own staff development
and performance review
• Be fully aware of all school policies and school
procedures and promote and comply with them
• Check school e-mail account on a regular basis
and reply to colleagues within 24 hours
• Show professionalism in personal standards
• Carry out any other duties which are within
the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed by the teacher I/C food preparation and nutrition or the head of department: technology, and Applicant Privacy Policy on our website. All applications will be acknowledged by email within one working day of receipt. Please contactInterested applicants should complete an application Human Resources on should youform, which can be found on our website. The have any questions or if you have not received anapplication form is available in a Microsoft Word acknowledgement.read/write format. You should provide a coveringletter in support of your application addressed to Claremont Fan Court School and its staff arethe headmaster, William Brierly. committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergoPlease note: applications should be submitted by screening appropriate to the post, including checksemail to jobs@claremont.surrey.sch.uk. with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence for any person barred fromDocuments must either be in Microsoft Word of pdf working with children to apply for this post.format as we are not able to accept any other typeof file.

dedicated food technician. AS/A level: WJEC Level 3 diploma,
• Excellent organisational skills; be methodical
The successful candidate is likely to display the and systematic in organising all workloads andfollowing characteristics: individual tasks
• Good judgment, self-reflective and able to show
• Competent in a range of cooking techniques and initiative/common sense
broad based knowledge of ingredients
• Aware of the nature of the school and prepared
• An understanding of food preparation and to commit to its all-round ethos
nutrition in schools
• Prepared to work hard with energy and
• A Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the enthusiasm
Workplace or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, or be willing to undertake training
• Working experience of a broad range of kitchen
equipment
• A cheerful, approachable, conscientious and
well-presented person
• Good communication skills both oral and written
are essential
• Numerate
• Capable of working independently and as part of
a team
• Calmness and efficiency and the ability to work
under pressure at certain times
• Eager to learn and able to attend all INSETs
• An awareness of health and safety issues and
able to comply with health and safety legislation and school policies. A first aid certificate would

Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of charactera thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with othersin Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, universitywe recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers.evolving, successful school. Where else, within a school bus ride from south westWe are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance foreststrong reputation for being a compassionate, child schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuitcentred, truly co-educational school of choice of a medical career, learning history in a buildingfor families seeking an academically ambitious that made history or playing rugby while designingenvironment that educates the whole child. for a fashion show.Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is Teachers, staff, pupils and their families areknown for focussing on the academic potential of expected to support and extend the atmosphereour pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral of respect, courtesy, the love of learning and thewellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessvalue of friendship that is held dear at Claremontpotential, not just in exams but also in equipping Fan Court School. This peaceful and purposefulthem with the skills to shape the world around them intent extends throughout every lesson and into theat university, in their careers and in the wider societypastoral and co-curricular activities we offer.beyond.

Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is aprimary document for all who work at the school.
• To provide an environment where the Godgiven
potential of every individual is recognised and valued. With this recognition comes the expectation of high personal achievement and moral standards and a developing awareness of our individual responsibility to each other and our world
• To maintain a broad and forward-looking
curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to think independently to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world
• To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is
good and true within and around them in their spiritual journey of self- discovery
• To equip our pupils with a strong set of values
for future decision making
• The following values are fundamental to
everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, self discipline, love for God and man
• The School embraces the whole Claremont
family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethosVisionIn accordance with our mission, Claremont FanCourt develops individuals who are outstandingcitizens, aware of their responsibility to others andcontribute positively to global society.We realise this by being a high-quality school ofchoice where young people achieve more than theythink is possible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,pupils and their families are expected to supportand extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,the love of learning and the value of friendship thatis held dear at Claremont Fan Court School. Thispeaceful and purposeful intent extends throughoutevery lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricularactivities we offer.Young people leave Claremont Fan Court Schoolas confident, contributing and caring members ofthe global community. They cherish the values thatequip them to make a positive contribution and be aforce for good in the world., The enthusiasm and commitment of the The technology department is part of the sciencedepartment, as well as their excellent record of and technology faculty and occupies classrooms andacademic success at all levels, make teaching workshops in the Sir Sydney Camm building.technology at Claremont Fan Court a dynamic,enriching and rewarding experience. Members of the The inspirational building opened in Septemberdepartment are an effective and cooperative team 2019, boasts 13 teaching spaces including 9 purposewhoshare in making decisions on teaching, work built science classrooms, a design and technologyschemes and departmental policy. studio and workshop and a magnificent food andPupils at Claremont Fan Court broadly follow the nutrition classroomNational Curriculum from Year 5 to Year 9 andthe OCR Food and Nutrition syllabus at GCSE. Wecurrently offer the WJEC Level 3 Food Science andNutrition qualification.Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils work in a rotation of food,textiles, and resistant materials before choosingone of them as an option at GCSE and A level. Whilesenior school class sizes may be small, standardsaimed for are high. The department achievesconsistently strong results at GCSE and A levelsacross all technologies., location and is a warm and welcoming community.Professional standards are high, and we encourageongoing training and personal development.The school is located just outside Esher in Surreyand is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25with ample free staff parking. The nearest trainstation is Claygate which is a 25-minute walk, withlocal bus services also available.Esher and its neighbouring towns offer easy accessto both central London and the stunning Surreycountryside, offering a feeling of space whilstbeing only a stone's throw from London and all thefacilities a capital city has to offer.8 | claremontfancourt.co.ukThe local area has a mix of leisure activitiesavailable. Both the historic palace at Hampton Courtand the beautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby,as well as Sandown Racecourse. There are many artsvenues (theatres, cinemas, live music) and sportsclubs in the surrounding area and for cyclists there isaccess to some of the finest roads.Benefits include group personal pension plan - theschool makes a generous contribution with a 3%employee contribution 5 x salary life assurance,cycle to work scheme as well as complimentarylunches and refreshments during term time.Terms and conditionsHours29 hours per week during term time plus all INSETs, £25,000 - £27,000 FTE depending on experience