SCP

Full Time, Permanent

ASAP

6 November 2024

Job Title: Food Technician Grade:
Scale Point 3-4
Actual salary :£22,531- £22,872
Hours / Weeks: 36 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Reports to: Director of Learning Catering and Technology
We are seeking to appoint an organised, flexible and supportive Food Technology Technician who can provide day to day technical support to enable the smooth running of the Food curriculum. You will be expected to assist with the preparation of materials for lessons and projects and well also set up classrooms for practical lessons. Using your previous experience and knowledge of working in a food handling environment, you will also ensure that work spaces and equipment are maintained in accordance with appropriate health and safety regulations.
The ideal candidate will:

• have good communication skills
• be experienced in stock management/maintenance
• have knowledge of food hygiene
• have the ability to adapt to changing situations as they arise

Whitefield is a rapidly improving school. Our examination results continue to rise year on year. But we still have ambitious plans for the future. The successful candidate will have access to Continuous Professional Development through our comprehensive internal and external CPD programme. The school also offers a range of benefits to all employees through our proactive staff Well-being Team and a free onsite nursery with discounted rates for staff.
Closing date: 06th November 2024
Interview date: week commencing –11th November 2024
Start date – As soon as possible
Whitefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application on this occasion
Whitefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application on this occasion

Creating the future, today.
Whitefield School exists to develop well-rounded pupils who achieve great grades and have great character through our high standards and expectations. These are individuals who'll become our future leaders and change makers.
Our inclusive, supportive and ambitious culture enables our pupils to reach and exceed their full potential, regardless of their starting point in life. We embrace our diverse community and act as a social leveller allowing all pupils to flourish.
We believe that everyone has the ability to excel and make a difference, and we know that when we feel seen, heard and respected, and our mental health and wellbeing are looked after, we can exceed even our own expectations.
We are committed to excellence in all aspects of students’ school life, whether academic, social or emotional. This is demonstrated each and everyday through our values ‘We AREWhitefield’, Ambitious, Respectful and show Effort.
Creating the future, together.
What does Ofsted say about us? - (December 2022)

• Staff are positive about the school’s senior leaders

• Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported to develop professionally

• Staff are positive about the efforts made by leaders to manage workload and well-being effectively