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Food, Art and Textiles Technician

Employer
ST MARYLEBONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Location
City of Westminster, London (Greater)
Salary
£17,212.04
Closing date
18 Jun 2019

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Sector
Hospitality & Catering
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Food, Art and Textiles Technician for our outstanding, non-selective state school for girls with a mixed sixth form.

The School is situated in the heart of central London, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street on the tranquil Marylebone High Street, with Regent’s Park just moments away. We are close to excellent transport links (Regent’s Park, Baker Street and Bond Street Tube Stations). Our DT Department has excellent facilities and is based in a new (BSF) sixth form building on Blandford Street, five minutes’ walk from the main site.

If you have a good knowledge of food, arts and textiles, enjoy being part of a friendly, happy team and have a hard-working, flexible approach to work then this could be the perfect job for you. For the right candidate there may be the opportunity to teach/co-teach lessons.

As well as supporting the pupils and teacher in the classroom you will be responsible for making sure the classroom is organised and clean and set up appropriately before each lesson. Regular cleaning and washing as well as deep cleaning is also a big part of the job so you need to be the sort of person that is happy to get your hands dirty! Other duties will vary depending on the requirements of the department therefore a ‘can do’ attitude would be warmly received.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Supporting in Food Technology and Textiles.
  • Assisting with the production of costumes for various school drama performances.
  • Ordering dried goods etc. from wholesale suppliers - receiving and unpacking deliveries.
  • Setting up & clearing away after each class: cleaning surfaces, cookers and sinks, loading/unloading dishwasher and washing machine, folding washing, packing away equipment & mopping floor in prep room, .
  • Reporting broken or faulty equipment.
  • Keeping accounts for departmental money including keeping track of pupils paying and issuing receipts.
  • Sourcing and putting up displays.
  • Deep cleaning kitchen at the end of each term: cleaning ovens, defrosting and cleaning freezers and fridges etc.
  • Cutting out cushion covers for textiles, sewing elastic on to aprons, helping with displays for textiles.
  • Sorting out cupboards for textiles and unpacking deliveries.
  • Recipe writing, organising cookery competitions.
  • Other duties that arise through a school term that can be reasonably expected, as delegated by the Head of DT.
  • As appropriate teach/co-teach in the classroom.

FURTHER DETAILS:

  • Part-time 28 hours per week, term-time only (currently Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - subject to change depending on the timetable).
  • Scale Point 13 £26,298 which equates to £17,212.04 for working part-time and term-time only.
  • Daily Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm with a lunch break.
  • Start date: September 2019

PERSON SPECIFICATION - WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Essential:

  • Practical knowledge and use of sewing machines and basic textile construction processes
  • Strong organisational skills, ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team.
  • Able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff
  • Awareness of food hygiene and safety considerations.
  • Knowledge of baking and cooking techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of Excel and Word. 
  • Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in DT.
  • Patience, enjoy working with children and young adults.
  • Practical knowledge of the screen printing process.
  • Creative and practically minded. 

Desirable:

  • Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate.
  • Practical knowledge of working with clay and packing a kiln.
  • Ability to work flexible across departments.
  • Knowledge of the use of a laser cutter.
  • Willingness to teach/co-teach in the department.

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms are available to download from the School’s website.

Please return your completed application form via e-mail

Closing date: 9.00am on 30 May 2019

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults and it is our expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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