Job description
Food Technology & Textiles Technician
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £85 - £110 per day
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Day to Day/Long Term, Full-time/Part-time
Food Technology & Textiles Technician - Chelmsford - £85-£110 a day
Are you passionate about supporting students in a creative and practical environment? Do you have experience in assisting with Food Technology and Textiles in schools?
If you're looking for a role that combines your organisational skills with hands-on work, this opportunity could be the perfect fit!
GSL Education Chelmsford are looking for a Food Technology & Textiles Technician to work in schools in Chelmsford. As a Food Technology & Textiles Technician, you will be an integral part of the Technology Department, ensuring that students have the resources they need for their practical lessons. Your role will involve working closely with teachers to prepare materials, manage resources, and support students during lessons. You will also help to maintain a clean and safe environment for learning, ensuring equipment is ready and available.
As a Food Technology & Textiles Technician responsible for:
Working as part of the Technology Department Team to provide the resources, safe working environment, assistance, and support to the teaching staff, with the aim of optimising the learning of Food Technology for the students at the school.
DUTIES:
To be responsible for preparing practical lessons, assisting during lessons where necessary, and clearing up after practical lessons.
- To be responsible for weekly ordering of ingredients, preparing and checking orders for the department, and maintaining stock levels.
- To ensure the food rooms are clean, launder items where necessary, and clean equipment at the end of each day.
- To ensure demonstration materials, equipment, and provisions are available for use by the teaching staff, including purchasing items from local outlets.
- To carry out minor repairs and maintenance of equipment where possible, and arrange for specialists to handle more complex issues.
- To support teaching staff and students with practical work for Food Technology and Textiles.
- To ensure the application of Health & Safety procedures and raise awareness of any issues.
- To weigh and measure ingredients, set up food rooms with equipment, and assist with the preparation for Textiles lessons.
- Ensuring sewing machines are safe and working properly.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a school or educational setting.
- A strong understanding of Food Technology and Textiles equipment and resources.
- Knowledge of health and safety practices in practical classroom environments.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
- Commitment to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
Why Join GSL:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive school environment.
- Training and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in students' lives.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Essex.
For more information or to register your interest in the Food Technology & Textiles Technician role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.