Food Technology Technician

We are seeking to appoint an organised and well-motivated technician for 24 hpw term time only (38 weeks per year). The hours are 08:50 to 15:20, over 4 days a week, non-working day is Wednesday (timetable dependant each academic year). The primary focus of the post is to support teaching and learning in the Hospitality & Catering Department to ensure the smooth running of practical activities and create a safe and productive environment for students to explore and learn. Duties will include: preparing practical hospitality & catering lessons, preparing and checking orders for the department, maintaining stock levels and providing practical assistance to both teachers and students during practical activities and projects, please see the job description for a full list of tasks., Aspiration, Resilience, Opportunity, Excellence, is our ethos. These four pillars underpin all we do and drive us forward as one inclusive learning community. We have the privilege to be able to teach and learn, as an 11-16 Academy, in a £26 million building. Woodlands School is proud to serve the people of Basildon and we are constantly striving to be better. We are focused on ensuring academic excellence for all our youngsters, allowing them the opportunity to thrive at further and higher education. We encourage all of our youngsters to have the highest of aspirations and look to equip them with all the tools they need to become even more resilient. We offer the widest opportunities to ensure excellence becomes a habit. Our expectation is that all at Woodlands School work hard and are self-motivated. All are to lead their own learning, be polite and respectful. Our boundaries are clear and they support all in ensuring they can maintain the highest standards. We will provide a wealth of opportunities to learn in and beyond the classroom. Adding cultural capital and ensuring experiences develop the whole child. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

• Job Description
• Person Spec.
  
  The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate; the ability to undertake a variety of
tasks, often at the same time, the ability to relate to both students and adults, and excellent communication skills.