Technology (Food) Technician

Archway Learning Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Technology (Food) Technician. The role involves planning materials for teaching and supporting students in lessons. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to student welfare. Various benefits such as discounts and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Shopping discounts

Free and confidential employee assistance programme

Generous pension scheme

Discounted travel schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive training and support

Eye care voucher scheme

Free flu vaccine

Access to e-learning and development

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and prepare materials and resources for teaching.
• Effective communication skills with students and teaching colleagues.
• Commitment to student welfare and school life.

Responsibilities

• Support practical work and assist students in lessons.
• Establish booking systems for Prep Rooms in the Technology Department.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an approachable and passionate Technology (Food) Technician. The successful candidate will be joining Bluecoat Trent Academy at an exciting time. We have moved to our brand new premises in September and have started our first Key Stage 4 cohort. An important part of the role will be to work with the Technology Department in setting up the Prep Rooms and establishing booking systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and preparing the materials and resources required by teaching colleagues in order that Technology can be taught in an applied way through the provision of practical work, experiments, and demonstrations. The post-holder will also be keen to be present in lessons, supporting practical work and working with children.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

The growth and development of our Multi‑Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In Return We Can Offer

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit www.archwaytrust.co.uk/vacancies. To apply for the role click apply which will take you to the application form for the post. We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.