Technician for Food & Textiles
Alsager School, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Part time: 6.25 hours per week (possibly Fridays)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Grade 3; scp 03-04: £3,521 - £3,576 p.a. (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Principal Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities will be carried out.
1:Prepare a wide range of materials, ingredients and equipment/tools for use by teachers and students in the classroom/workshops – including shopping online for food and textiles, laundering tea towels, dishcloths, aprons etc.
2:Clean and undertake basic maintenance routines on equipment and tools used in the classrooms/workshops; such as sewing machines and overlockers, storerooms, cookers, microwaves, sinks, tiles, table tops and small electrical equipment, fridges, freezers, etc. Regularly check for faults (especially electrical) and arrange for annual servicing of machines and equipment.
3:Provide support to teachers and students during lessons in the use of equipment and machines (eg, unjamming sewing machines, demonstrating the proper usage of machines, etc); respond to specific requests from students for extra equipment/ ingredients; and guide/instruct students who experience difficulties in understanding during the lessons.
4:Provide clerical/administrative support to the teaching staff in the Food and Textile Department (ie, carry out word processing, dealing with telephone enquiries, maintaining inventory lists, drafting letters, photocopying, etc).
5:Undertake stocktaking, replenishment ordering and storage of materials, under the direction of teachers.
Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with TCT’s Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Technician for Food and Textiles
Grade: 3; scp 3 – 4
CRITERIA - Experience
ESSENTIAL
- Enjoy working with and have an understanding of how children learn.
- Relevant work experience
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience in the education field.
CRITERIA - Qualifications/Knowledge
ESSENTIAL
- Good standard of general education.
- Good standard of written and verbal English.
- Excellent ICT skills.
- Awareness of Health and safety issues.
DESIRABLE
- Catering/textiles
- Qualifications/skills
CRITERIA - Personality
ESSENTIAL
- Evident personal authority - ability to command respect from students.
- A positive outlook.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Energetic and adaptable.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- A resilience to absorb and cope with pressure.
DESIRABLE
- Self-confidence.
- Sense of humour.
CRITERIA - Special Aptitudes
ESSENTIAL
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with an ability to use own initiative.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Willingness to work hours flexibly.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Commitment to safeguard & promote the welfare of children.
DESIRABLE
- Have high expectations of themselves.
- Desire to be involved in further training.
CRITERIA - Physical Attributes
ESSENTIAL
- Pleasant manner.
What the school offers its staff
Rewards and Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.
We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.
You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who arehighly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust.
You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values,performanceand culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.
You will also have full access to our rewards package:
Learning and development
We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.
Competitive pension scheme
Teaching and School leadership staff are part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).You receive a guaranteed pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme, via careeraverage arrangement; benefits areaccruedeach year based on 1/57th of your pensionable salary including overtime.
Employee Assistance Programme
We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to ‘in the moment’ counselling sessions.
Flexible working
We offer various flexible working arrangements, and all staff are encouraged tosubmitapplications for flexible working to suit their individual circumstances.
Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel
Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays.
Gym- Access to Alsager Everybody Health and Leisure.
Flu vaccinations - All staff have theoptionto access their annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.
Further information about the job
How do I apply?
If having read this information, you find the post and Alsager School appealing, we would like to hear from you. Applications should be submitted via our online recruitment portal on ‘The Cornovii Trust’ websiteat:https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/vacancies
if you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact HR@thecornoviitrust.org
If you would like to visit the school, please contact the HR email.
It is important that your supporting statement should give comprehensive information about your skills and it should emphasise your qualities which are relevant to the post. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and to describe why you believe you are capable of carrying out the duties described.
The closing date is 12 noon on Tuesday, 12th May 2026. Interviews TBC.
Commitment to safeguarding
Alsager School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Alsager School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1519 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alsager School website
- Email address
- n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org
- Phone number
- 01270 871100
Arranging a visit to Alsager School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org.
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