Food Technology Technician
The Westwood Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY39 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
2 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
18 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hrs per week Mon - Fri
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £23,114 and £24,294
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Food Technology Technician to join our dedicated team.
Responsibilities:
We are looking to appoint a Food Technology Technician to be based at The Westwood Academy to support a large and busy department. This is an interesting post for an experienced Food Technology Technician, but training can be given to a suitable candidate.
An awareness of working within health and safety at work and manual handling procedures would be advantageous.
Typical Duties:
Provide for general care of Food Technology classrooms.
Responsible for the maintenance of machinery and equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose and compliant in safety checks.
Organising for the machinery to be checked and repaired as required.
Prepare materials and equipment for lessons.
Maintain and provide for safe storage of stock (materials, resources and equipment).
Assist teaching staff with practical lessons.
Undertake Health & Safety record keeping as required.
Undertake First Aid duties as a qualified first aider required.
What the school offers its staff
About Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust:
Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust comprises of two schools within its umbrella, offering a rich and diverse learning environment. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and development, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing space for both students and staff.
The Westwood Academy is nestled in a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Coventry within walking distance of the University of Warwick campus, where our strong partnership with the University and other local employers fosters innovation and opportunity. Committed to our path to reclaiming our ’Good’ status we offer a nurturing and vibrant environment where talent is recognised.
Classrooms are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens and all the latest technologies at both the schools across the Trust.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Trust that values innovation and collaboration. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of teaching and thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
Excellent CPD opportunities
A supportive team of colleagues across the school
A positive, community, environment with an innovative learning culture
A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students.
employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assist healthcare programme (Benenden) physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discounts, free flu vaccination, a laptop and free on-site parking.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@twa.kmat.org.uk
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About The Westwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 915 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Westwood Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@twa.kmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02476467779
The Westwood Academy is a school in the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust
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