Food and Textiles Technician - Surrey, United Kingdom - St Andrews

St Andrews

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Surrey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

St Andrew's Catholic school is looking for a forward thinking Food and Textiles Technician to support teachers in the delivery of design and technology, with specific role in Food and Textiles.

Food and Textiles Technician

Surrey, KT22 7JP
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Term time only - 39 weeks a year, Permanent Position:

Salary
SP4 (FTE £20,722
£22,716):

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Hours 8.15am to 4.15pm:

Please Note:
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

St Andrew's is a Roman Catholic Comprehensive School for students aged It is a vibrant and dynamic school with high expectations and great ambitions for every one of its students.

About the Food and Textiles Technician Role:

Your main tasks will be:

Ordering and preparation of the food ingredients for all of the KS3 lessons.
Supporting the têxtiles teachers by preparing materials and undertaking routine maintenance of machines.

We prepare all of the ingredients for Key Stage 3 lessons in Food, and the major part of this role is organising with teaching staff which recipes they will be cooking and getting the correct orders placed for the ingredients to be delivered.

The ingredients will be prepared in line with the Food Hygiene legislation and full training will be given on this.

You will support teaching staff in delivering class demonstrations by providing the correct ingredients and equipment for each of these lessons and washing up afterwards.

There is a regular schedule of cleaning and deep cleaning fridges, freezers, ovens and cookers.

You will also:

Prepare fabric's for KS3 projects
Maintain sewing machines, over lockers and other têxtile equipment.
Check equipment, order materials and tidy both the classroom and store room spaces.

The Design & Technology department are currently undergoing a programme of expansion.

You will be working closely with the Head of Department to organise these spaces and support the delivery of curriculum.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To support the smooth running of the Design & Technology Department.
To ensure that food technology rooms and equipment are kept clean and tidy and that food technology room safety regulations are met.
Ensure that fridges, cookers and equipment are kept clean and that a deep clean is undertaken when required.
Ensure that all equipment is accounted for, in the correct place and replaced where necessary.
Ensure that all equipment is stored in a safe, hygienic manner.
Administrative tasks e.g. filing, photocopying and laminating.
Check all equipment is safe and hygienic for use by students and staff.
Ensuring suitable storage of stock and reordering including checking deliveries.
Provide technical support during lessons, including individual or small group pupil support where appropriate.
Have a particular regard for health and safety matters in accordance with school policy and statutory requirements.
Support the department in setting up for open evenings, options evenings and exhibitions.
Support catchup session and extracurricular clubs during lunch or after school.

Personal Specification and Qualities:

Good IT skills
Passionate about providing an outstanding service to students and staff
Able to prioritise tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities
Committed to Professional Development
A team player
Proactive and enthusiastic.
Enjoy working with young people
Motivated with the ability to motivate others
A good communicator both verbal and written and be able to communicate at both a technical and nontechnical level
Personal integrity and the drive to do what is best for the students
A sense of humour

Method of Appointment:

Starting date ASAP

You are very welcome to come and visit the school at any time before or after you apply.

No agencies please.

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