Food Technician

Manchester Communication Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Communication Academy is seeking a capable technician to support learning environments by maintaining resources, furniture, equipment and software, and by carrying out safety checks.

You will work under the teacher's direction to manage stock, prepare displays, install software, maintain batteries in computers, and help ensure safe, tidy learning spaces while supporting the academy's safeguarding and development goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and use of practical resources and facilities for learning.
• Ensure furniture, equipment and materials are available and set up as required.
• Conduct maintenance checks and arrange repairs to keep equipment safe for lessons.
• Maintain stock-check programme to keep materials stored safely and within health and safety guidelines.
• Perform health and safety checks and keep learning environments clean and tidy for safety and a stimulating space.
• Keep student dietary requirement lists up to date and catered for within the department (if required).
• Photocopy and prepare learning resources; prepare and display visual materials.
• Order appropriate equipment and materials cost-effectively to ensure resources are available for lessons.
• Keep accurate records of supplies and monitor budget for equipment and resources.
• Supervise students in safe use of equipment when required and under teacher direction.
• Install and test new software; maintain battery condition in computers per manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure all computers and peripherals are stored correctly and reports any damage promptly.
• Maintain computer peripherals (scanners, printers, whiteboards, projectors) and keep them ready for use.
• Pursue continuous personal development and keep CPD records up to date.
• Support the Academy’s vision and strategic plan; participate in professional development and meetings.
• Respect confidentiality and comply with safeguarding and academy policies.

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and use of all practical resources and facilities to ensure correct resources are available for learning.
• Ensure that furniture, equipment and materials are available and set up as required.
• Ensure all maintenance checks are conducted and ensure prompt repairs as necessary so that all equipment is safe and ready for use in lessons.
• Maintain programme of stock checks so that all materials are stored safely at all times to ensure health and safety of students and staff.
• Performhealth and safety checks and ensure equipment and the learning environments are clean and tidy to maintain a safe and stimulating environment for students.
• Ensure student dietary requirement lists including allergies and intolerances are kept up to date and catered for within department
• Photocopy and prepare learning resources
• Prepare and apply any displays
• Ensure appropriate and cost effective equipment and materials are ordered and supplied so that correct resources are available for lessons
• Ensureaccurate records of supplies are kept and that the area keeps within budget for equipment and resources.
• If required,supervise students in the safe and appropriate use of equipment and materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Install and test new software.
• Maintain batterycondition in computers according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, and ensure staff are aware of the importance of battery maintenance.
• Ensure that all computers are stored correctly.
• Report any damage (e.g. equipment, furniture and hardware) to the relevant person/s.
• Maintain computer peripheral equipment such as scanners, printers, whiteboards, and projectors; ensure that these are prepared and ready to be used.
• Constantly strive to improve own performance and identify areas for self-improvement, attending appropriate training.
• To keep own CPD record up to date.
• The ability to work flexibly as the Trust develops.
• To actively support the Academy vision, ethos and strategic development. Identify personal performance targets in line with the Academy’s performance management policy.

In addition to the above specific duties, all staff are required to:

• Participate in Performance Review
• Promote and implement equality and diversity.
• Comply with legislation and adhere to Manchester Communication Academy's policies and procedures.
• Have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Contribute to the fulfilment of Greater Manchester Academies Trust’s vision, ethos and strategic plan.
• Participate in professional development and fulfil contractual obligations.
• Attend appropriate meetings, both within the Academy and as appropriate to your role
• Respect confidentiality