Food Technology & Textiles Technician

Food Technology & Textiles Technician

Grade 5, Level 1-4 (£24,629 - £25,779 p.a.) reduced pro rata to (£19,054 - £19,943 p.a.)

Permanent contract, term time only plus 1 week, to start as soon as available

Working Pattern 0830-1530, Monday to Friday (32.5 hrs per week)

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and practical Technician to provide support to our Food Technology and Textiles (FTT) Department. The successful candidate will need to be well organised and able to multi-task whilst remaining calm under pressure, to ensure a safe and well-equipped environment for our students and staff.

Experience of using and maintaining sewing machines would be an advantage, whilst a current hygiene certificate in catering is desirable but not essential.

Main Purpose of the Job

• Working under the direction of a senior colleague or class teacher, to provide a support service to the FTT Department enabling a safe and well-equipped environment for practical work to support the teaching of the subjects to all students.
• Organisation and distribution of resources for all key stages in the FTT Department.
• Ordering of resources for the FTT Department.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Full access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Training and development opportunities (CPD)
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice

You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.

The Joseph Rowntree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.josephrowntreeschool.co.uk Please use the non-teaching application form for this post and also download the Applicant’s Guidance document – ‘How to Apply’.

Completed application forms should be emailed to Miss Rachel Walton, Headteacher’s PA/Senior HR Administrator: raw@josephrowntree.york.sch.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 7 April 2024 at midnight