School Food Technician

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; New Kingston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust operates Outwood Academy Valley in Worksop, a community-focused school. The role supports teaching and learning in the Technology Department, helping to keep practical food technology lessons running smoothly with a strong emphasis on hygiene and equipment care.

The post offers the chance to work in a collaborative school family, with access to professional development and a range of staff benefits designed to support wellbeing and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the Technology Department on a day-to-day basis.
• Manage stock control and equipment maintenance to ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Uphold food hygiene standards and assist with cleaning procedures.

Job description

Do you have practical expertise in food preparation and hygiene standards, coupled with a desire to facilitate dynamic teaching and learning in a busy Food Technology environment? Can you manage stock control, equipment maintenance, and rigorous cleaning procedures to ensure lessons run smoothly? The overall purpose of this post is supporting teaching and learning in the Technology Department on a day-to-day basis.

I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Valley, a school where excellence, innovation, and opportunity create an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. We are situated at the heart of the community in Worksop, the "Gateway to the Dukeries." We are deeply committed to putting students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. We believe learning should be enjoyable and enriching, allowing students to make exceptional progress through our knowledge-rich, personalised curriculum. Our Performing Arts Department is a particular area of excellence. If you are passionate about education, we warmly invite you to join our dedicated team. We value and invest in our staff, offering high-quality professional development and a collaborative environment. We operate as a supportive school family, celebrating successes and working together with a shared sense of purpose.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

• Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.