Food Technology Teacher

Food Technician Teacher 

Contract Type

• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 27 hours per week 
• £22,737 - £23,114 per annum 

Start Date

• September 2024 

Location

• Kettering, Northamptonshire 

Teaching Personnel are working with one of our partner secondary schools who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Food Technician to start in the new academic year, September 2024.

Specific Duties

• Preparing equipment before lessons
• Shopping for ingredients and setting up of experimental work
• Assisting with the issue of equipment during practical lessons
• Preparation of ingredients for demonstrations
• Cleaning after practical lessons
• Ordering and monitoring of stock
• Preparation of food equipment e.g. food mixers etc.
• Preparation for activities such as ERA days (Excellence, Resilience, Aspiration)
• Cleaning stock cupboards on a regular basis Washing equipment after lessons and as required
• Cleaning fridges, microwaves and cookers on a daily basis
• Preparing ingredients for students who are unable to provide them
• Checking and removing foods in ovens after the lesson has finished
• Ensuring students foods are stored safely after the lesson
• Tidying students units on a regular basis to ensure that equipment is in the right place for easy access
• Maintaining the inventory Finding recipes as required by the classroom teacher
• Set up teaching equipment such as the food printer, recipes, worksheets
• Contribute to ideas for SoW Responsible for all Food Room displays
• Prepare materials for Open Evening & Special events On call as First Aider Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (can be completed in role)
• Assistance with administration of required trip information for educational visits
• Maintain the accounts for the Department Capitation

About the school

It is is located in a historic Northamptonshire market town, easily reached from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Bedfordshire. Northamptonshire is a popular place to live and one of the greenest counties in England with over 161 parks covering 1600 acres. The school is a vibrant and active community where learning and achievement, in their widest sense, are viewed as the core purpose of their work. It is also a caring and supportive environment in which children can become adults, unafraid to make mistakes, flexible enough to overcome obstacles and ambitious enough to be extraordinary not average.

The school is a member of a Multi-Academy Trust and collaborates closely with the Trust Central Team, and it's nine other Schools. The academy has developed very effective partnerships with other local secondary schools, which enhances our curriculum and supports our practice.

They are fortunate to support the learning of over 1000 students between the ages of 11-18, including a vibrant Sixth Form. Their students join us from a number of neighbouring villages and towns. They employ close to 200 staff, including 70 teachers and leaders and 130 support staff, who enable their academy and students to thrive.

How to apply

If you are interested in this Food Technician Role then get in touch today by applying with a copy of your CV and we will be in touch.

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