Food Technician. Job in Grays Education

About Us Discover your potential and help us transform children's lives together We're not your average school - we provide our children with an education that combines academic success with good character building to give them the best chance to flourish when they leave us. We are a school for the future, and it all starts with our talented and dedicated team. We are committed to being the best that we can be. 140 people come to work each day and deliver a wonderful experience for our students. We want to sustain a long‑term career in education; we believe in working hard but taking care of one another, and having a flexible approach to work, all while enjoying the rewards of watching our students thrive. Whether you're a teacher, leader, or support staff member, we're all one team with a shared purpose, and shared values. We're curious to improve; not because we're not good enough but because we know we can be even better. We want to give you opportunities to grow and succeed, so we offer development at all levels. Whether that be supporting you through your degree or helping you to secure your first leadership opportunity, we can make it happen. We care deeply about creating an inclusive environment for our staff and students, and we encourage candidates from all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, by reading our Equality Statement. We're proud to be part of the Harris Federation, the most successful large multi‑academy trust in the country. And with our growing presence in the East Quadrant, where we are expanding in Thurrock and beyond, there's never been a better time to join us If you're passionate about education, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you Summary We are looking for a Food Technician to provide technical support for the teaching of Food Technology at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, enabling the smooth running of practical cookery classes and maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment. The actual salary for this role will be £16,499-£16,734 (38 weeks per year, 25 hours per week). Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in teaching areas for practical exercises, running trials, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities as appropriate Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for lessons are to teachers' specifications, including shopping/ordering and preparing ingredients Advising students and staff on the safe and proper use of equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities Assisting in the safety, inspection, repair and general maintenance of all resources, equipment and tools, and advising on any maintenance or inspection beyond your competence Understanding the subject syllabus and schemes of work in order to prepare for practical lessons adequately Assisting with stock keeping, ensuring that appropriate levels of stock are maintained Undertaking safety checks as required, including risk assessments, and complying with the requirements of Health and Safety, and other relevant legislation and school documentation Ensuring that all equipment and materials are stored safely, securely and in good condition Basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment and organising its construction, cleaning, servicing and repair Safe disposal of waste, and ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained Keeping up to date with health and safety regulations and with developments in Food Technology Working with other technical staff to assist in keeping areas neat, clean, tidy and in a safe condition in readiness for lessons Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to A Level or equivalent Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations Experience working with a range of Food Technology equipment and resources Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr