Food Technician
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band C, Scale point 4-5 £19,118 - £19,421 (Actual)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 6th January 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 December 2024
Job overview
Job Title
Food Technician
Location
St John Plessington Catholic College
Responsible To
People Business Support Lead
Salary Grade
Band C, Scale point 4-5 £19,118 - £19,421 (Actual)
Contract
This is a part-time, permanent contract. This post is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus Inset Days.
Start date
6th January 2025
Closing date for applications
Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 12.00pm
The governors of St John Plessington Catholic College would like to invite applications from excellent, enthusiastic and engaging individuals for the post of Food Technician. The successful candidate will provide technical support to the department, by the preparation of tools, equipment, spaces and materials for lessons. The Food Technician will undertake a practical health and safety role for the relevant departments. The technician role forms a central part of the work of the department and he/she will work closely with teaching staff to support, develop and further extend the work of the department and the experiences of the students.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation and assembly of tools and spaces for demonstration, class practical work, assessments and examinations.
- To ensure equipment and other materials are left/stored in a safe and secure condition, ready for reuse.
- To inform the teacher in charge of stock to be replaced/ordered.
- Purchase of consumables from local shops as required and bulk orders where appropriate.
- To assist students in class with work acting as a role model and support in their learning to help develop their skills and enhance their progress.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment at all times.
- Provide support and assistance to the classroom teacher during practical lessons.
- Work on your own initiative as well as a member of a team.
We offer:
- A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
- Mentoring and high level training
- Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities
- A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
- Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and completed application form for the attention of Mr Peadar McLoughlin, Headteacher, to recruitment@hfcmat. For further information please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section on our website www.hfcmat.com.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
- Food Technician Job Description and Person Spec - November 2024 (3).docx376.41KB
- Social Media Form (31).docx185.71KB
- Application Form Notes to Applicants (41).docx51.99KB
- All Schools Recruitment Monitoring Form (39).docx962.39KB
- All Schools Consent to Obtain References Form (37).docx208.17KB
- All Schools Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974-Disclosure Form (39).docx221.74KB
About St John Plessington Catholic College
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH63 7LF
- United Kingdom
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
- Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
- Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
- Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
- Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
- Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
- A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level
St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.
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