Food Technician

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Colchester seeks a Food Technician to support Food Technology teachers and assist students with resources in a dynamic environment. The role is part-time, 19.5 hours across three days, offering a competitive salary and various benefits to promote personal and professional growth.

Benefits

CPD training program

Competitive salary

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Free Perkbox membership

Qualifications

• Commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the ordering and maintenance of supplies for the department.
• Prepare resources and ingredients for lessons.
• Provide technical support for Food Technology staff and students.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to act on your own initiative

Education

Good general standard of education

Job description

Overview

Join a Community Where We 'Aspire, Believe, and Achieve' Together at St Helena School. We are looking for an exceptional Food Technician to provide full technician support to Food Technology teaching staff, particularly in the preparation and clearing of lesson materials.

You will work 19.5 hours per week across 3 days (8.15am - 3.30pm Wednesday to Friday). This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time and non-pupil days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the ordering and maintenance of supplies for the department.
• Assist teaching staff in the preparation of resources and ingredients for lessons.
• Assist students in lessons with access to resources as appropriate.
• Clear classrooms/work areas after lessons, undertake washing up, clean work surfaces, and return resources to appropriate storage as required.
• Provide technical support for Food Technology staff and students at all times.

Requirements / What you will bring

• A good general standard of education.
• A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative.

About the Trust and Safeguarding

St Helena School, part of the Sigma Trust, is an 11-16 co-educational Academy, recognised as Good by Ofsted in 2014 and now on a journey to Outstanding. Safeguarding is a priority; all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records and other vetting checks. A range of safeguarding policies are in place to promote safe working practice across our schools. All appointments are subject to these checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.

Professional Development & Benefits

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package to support your professional and personal life.

• CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust.
• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan to help manage everyday healthcare costs.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support well-being.
• Perks such as Cycle to Work, free Perkbox membership, Blue Light Card eligibility, and more.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We are an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity.