Home Economics Technician
Lewes Old Grammar School
East Sussex
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- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 September 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and friendly Home Economics Technician to join our growing department to provide technical support to the School’s Home Economics teaching staff in the delivery of class work and teacher demonstrations. The technician’s role will be to enhance and enrich the learning experience of pupils and ensure that the aims and objectives of the School are achieved in a manner that meets the needs of individual pupils, promotes a positive image of the School, reflects good practice in teaching and learning, and complies with all relevant health and safety standards and regulations.
- Support teachers in the classroom during practical classes;
- Manage resources in order to provide access to the wide variety of equipment and materials necessary for the delivery of the Home Economics curriculum;
- Purchase and organise the food for practical classes;
- Maintain an inventory of departmental equipment and materials;
- Maintain hygiene of food equipment;
- First line maintenance of equipment/simple safety checks;
- Maintain the organisation and hygiene of the Technician’s area;
- Foster and support the school's rules and guidelines, aims, values and ethos;
- Assist in the storage and maintenance of equipment, as appropriate;
- Use IT within the department to help with teaching and learning, as and when appropriate;
- Be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility;
- Assist the HE team in ensuring the safety, security and well-being of all children;
- Attend regular staff meetings and training sessions as required;
- Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness throughout the setting, including carrying out daily, weekly and termly cleaning tasks.
If you feel you have the qualities we are looking for we would like to hear from you. If you are considering a career in teaching or wish to pursue your first role in education we are particularly interested in hearing from you.
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About Lewes Old Grammar School
Lewes Old Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, all-through school in East Sussex. The historic town of Lewes has a population of 17,000 and is known for its annual bonfire festival.
The school can trace its roots to an educational foundation started by Agnes Morley during the reign of Henry VIII. At its last inspection there were 509 pupils on the school roll, between the ages of 3 and 18.
Headmaster
Robert Blewitt
Values and vision
Lewes Old Grammar School is committed to creating an environment where each individual is known and cared for. Students are supported to achieve their academic potential. Teachers strive to develop young people who are at ease with themselves and confident to face the challenges of life.
Central to the school’s vision is the conviction that each child is an individual who has valuable capabilities. The curriculum provides opportunities that teach students how to think, rather than simply what to think. Questions are valued above answers and the pursuit of excellence is valued above standardised performance.
ISI report
“As pupils moves through the junior school they read with increasing fluency and understanding, they listen well and follow instructions diligently. Pupils speak confidently, they can reason and argue coherently and are able to talk about their work with ease. They develop strong writing skills, seen in both factual and creative writing.”
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