Food Technician Location: Clacton on Sea, Essex Salary: 85-100 Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (20 hours per week, 4 hours per day Start Date: November 2024 About the Role We are seeking a skilled and organised Food Technician to join our Design and Technology department. This role supports teaching staff and students in practical food technology lessons by preparing materials, organizing equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Working closely with the Head of Design and Technology, the Food Technician plays a key role in facilitating hands-on learning experiences. Key Responsibilities: Assist teachers in preparing and delivering practical lessons. Set up and maintain equipment for practical activities. Organize storage of materials and resources. Order supplies and verify deliveries against orders. Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on equipment. Conduct risk assessments for activities and equipment. Provide health and safety guidance to staff and students. Support teachers and students in planning and executing projects. Attend and contribute to department meetings. About Us Our school is on an exciting path of growth and improvement, with a recent 'Good' rating (June 2024). We’re committed to providing every student with a high-quality education, fostering a positive school culture, and supporting staff through clear teaching and learning practices and a collaborative senior leadership team. What We Offer: Comprehensive Training: Access to a range of developmental training to further your career. Generous Benefits: Covering pension plans, healthcare, and financial support. Lifestyle Perks: Discounts on gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Candidates should refer to the job description and person specification before applying. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the Updated service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.