Job Description

Job role: Food Tech and Textiles Technician

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £450-£500 per week

Job Type: Long-term role starting January 2025

The School and Role

We are working with a high-achieving, dynamic secondary school located in Chelmsford who are seeking a Food Tech and Textiles Technician. We are seeking individuals with a background in cooking or sewing to work as a Food Tech and Textiles Technician to support the department and ensure that lessons run smoothly.

As a Food Tech and Textiles Technician you will be responsible for preparing practical lessons, assisting during lessons where necessary and clearing up after practical lessons. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, working in a well-resourced department to create engaging, challenging, and meaningful learning experiences. The successful Food Tech and Textiles Technician will be organised, flexible and have the highest standards for student’s health and safety.   

Requirements 

The desired Food Tech and Textiles Technician will;

Have a relevant qualification in either Food Tech/ Textiles or a related subject.

Have experience working in a kitchen and/or have a knowledge of working with textiles.

Ensure the application of Health & Safety procedures and to raise awareness of Health & Safety issues in the environment.

Ensure demonstration materials, equipment and provisions are available for use by the teaching staff. This includes the purchase of items from local retail outlets.

Be responsible for Weekly ordering for ingredients, preparing and checking orders for the department and maintaining stock levels.

What the school can offer

As a Food Tech and Textiles Technician, part of our team, you benefit from: 

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. 

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions. 

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply 

If you are a Food Tech and Textiles Technician who can motivate students and prepare them for life outside of education, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Antonia on (phone number removed).

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