Science, Art and Food Technician

3 weeks ago


Etchinghill Kent, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG

Job Title:          Science, Art and Food Technician

Location:          Heath Farm School, Ashford, TN27 0AX

Salary:              £18,118.75 per annum

Hours:              32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:          Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Science, Art and Food Technician to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education,

About the role

To provide technical and resource support services to our purpose-built Teaching Block (includes Science, Art and Food Technology) including the preparation of materials, setting up of equipment for class practical sessions and maintaining equipment for use. 

Responsibilities

Organise the preparation and construction of materials and equipment for use in lessons 

Work as support to teachers in lessons as appropriate 

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes 

Organise the use of display space within the teaching block as directed by the Science Lead and Deputy Head: Quality of Education 

To aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own

Keep a check on departmental stock levels and supporting the Science Lead, Art Lead and Food Teach Lead to administer the ordering, issue and distribution of stock • Carry out routine administrative tasks for the Science Lead, Art Lead and Food Teach Lead with photocopying, filing, collecting post, running errands, typing etc.

Essential

Minimum of 3 GCSE’s or equivalent 

Good literacy and numeracy

Ability to work as part of a team 

Competent in the use of ICT 

Flexible and approachable 

Ability to deal sensitively with people and help to resolve conflict

About us

We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment, where every pupil is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. 

Our students present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions.  However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. All classes have excellent ratios of at least 2:1, students to adults. Typically, classes have between 6-8 students.

As an independent SEN school, we are far removed from the bureaucracy found in so many other schools and we are able to abandon ineffective and traditional methods in favour of new, highly effective and tailored initiatives – essentially, we do what we know is right for the students in our care.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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