DT and Catering Technician

Fowey River Academy; Fowey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fowey River Academy invites applications for a Design Technology & Catering Technician to support high-quality teaching across DT and Catering. You will prepare, organise and maintain specialist equipment, materials and resources, ensuring practical lessons are delivered safely and efficiently.

The role requires a proactive, organised team member who can monitor stock, order resources and help with displays, assessments and examination materials, while upholding health and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness and ability to act on hazards.
• Supports teachers with high-level assistance.
• Ability to maintain materials and stock for lessons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise and maintain equipment and resources for DT and Catering.
• Maintain workshops and kitchens and ensure safe, efficient lessons.
• Monitor stock levels and order resources.
• Ensure COSHH, food hygiene and equipment maintenance compliance.
• Assist in displays, assessments and examination materials.

Skills

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Clerical support

Job description

Fowey River Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Technician to join our friendly and dedicated team.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, strong community values and commitment to providing engaging learning experiences for every child.

As a Design Technology & Catering Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the Design Technology and Catering team. Working closely with teaching staff, you will prepare, organise and maintain specialist equipment, materials and resources, ensuring practical lessons are delivered safely, efficiently and effectively.

You will be responsible for maintaining workshops, kitchens and associated equipment to a high standard, supporting practical demonstrations, monitoring stock levels, ordering resources and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, including COSHH, food hygiene and equipment maintenance. You will also assist in the preparation of displays, practical assessments and examination materials where appropriate.

The role requires a proactive and organised individual who can work collaboratively with staff to provide an engaging and well-resourced learning environment.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, including reporting any serious hazards to the line manager or teacher.

Supports the curriculum and the school through the provision of high level assistance to the teacher.

Maintain sufficient supplies of materials to enable delivery of lessons.

Builds positive relationships with pupils and colleague, promoting high expectations and excellent behaviour.

Is an effective communicator, works well as part of a team.

Can provide clerical and administrative support as directed;