Grade: SSPS 5 – 6

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Working Pattern: Term time + 1 week

Actual Salary: £21,965 – £22,314

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025

Food Technician Kingsway Park High School

Salary: School Support Scale 05 (£21,965 – £22,314). Actual Salary £21,965 – £22,314.
Contract: Permanent TTO plus 1 week 37 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: Wednesday 29th January 2025
Interviews: week commencing 3rd February 2025

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a passionate and dynamic Food Technician to join our thriving Technology Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and inclusive school community that is on a journey of continuous improvement under a new Senior Leadership Team.

Our Food Science and Nutrition Department is well-equipped with two dedicated classrooms and state-of-the-art resources. As a Food Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our teaching staff to deliver high-quality lessons, maintaining an excellent learning environment, and inspiring students to excel in Food Science and Nutrition.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

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  Food Preparation & Stock Management: Ordering, storing, and disposing of ingredients; ensuring stock levels are maintained.
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  Equipment Maintenance: Organising, cleaning, and repairing equipment as needed.
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  Classroom Support: Preparing materials for lessons, assisting with demonstrations, and helping students with their practical work.
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  Health & Safety: Maintaining a safe, clean environment and managing department records.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working as a Food Technician.
• Strong subject knowledge and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the learning experience of all students.

Why Join Kingsway Park High School?
At Kingsway Park High School, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community where every student is valued. We work tirelessly to provide an education that prepares our students not just academically but also as socially responsible citizens who can contribute to society.

What We Offer:

• Membership of the outstanding Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Access to the Employee Benefits Program, including Cycle to Work and private healthcare plans.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support.
• Discounts at Your Trust fitness centres and more.

About Us:
Kingsway Park High School is part of the Altus Education Partnership, a Multi-Academy Trust committed to improving the life chances of young people in the borough of Rochdale. The Trust values inclusion, collaboration, and a relentless drive for excellence.

If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to our school’s journey and align with our mission of "We Co-operate, We Pioneer, We Belong," we look forward to your application.

How to Apply:

• Complete the Altus Education Partnership application form.
• Submit a supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) addressing the criteria in the person specification.
• Email your application to recruitment@altusep.com.

For more information and an application pack, please visit https://www.altusep.com/ or contact recruitment@altusep.com / 01701 716761.

We look forward to welcoming your application and meeting candidates who share our commitment to excellence in education.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment@altusep.com by 11:59 pm on Wednesday 29th January 2025.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.