THE CASTLE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Executive Headteacher: Sarah Watson
THE CASTLE SCHOOL
Wellington Road, Taunton,
Somerset TA1 5AU
Tel: 01823 274073
www.castleschool.co.uk
COURT FIELDS SCHOOL
Mantle Street, Wellington,
Somerset TA21 8SW
Tel: 01823 664201
www.courtfields.net
September 2015
Dear Applicant
Food Technician vacancy at The Castle School
Thank you for your interest in the post of Food Technician. The Castle School offers a rewarding and
positive environment in which to work and I hope that these details encourage you to submit an
application.
There is currently a part time Food Technician vacancy within the school. The salary scale for this
post is Grade 14 on the Somerset Support Staff Pay Scale. The successful applicant would be
contracted for 20 hours per week and for school term time only (38 weeks per annum). This
represents an actual starting salary of £7,126 per annum. Hours of work are usually 9:00am to
2.30pm Monday to Thursday, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. In addition colleagues are
required to attend Department and Full Staff meetings.
The Food Technician post has a valuable role to play in enabling students in the classroom to
succeed. The technician will ensure that resources and equipment are ready, maintained and
purchased. You will be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, including cleaning/hygiene of
specialist food technology rooms.
Applicants should be practical, enthusiastic, flexible, demonstrate initiative, excellent
communication skills, and attention to detail. It is also important that the successful candidate has
access to transport for purchasing duties.
The most important thing for our children is their safety. We foster a culture of vigilance amongst
staff, students and parents. We always listen to children and take their concerns seriously. The
Castle School is committed to safeguarding and all staff have a duty of care towards our young
people. All complaints and concerns are fully investigated.
Please note that for posts working with children the successful candidate will be required to undergo
an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (previously known as CRB checks).
Applications should be emailed to Recruitmentcastle@educ.somerset.gov.uk or posted to
Mr Rob Trowbridge
Assistant Business Manager
The Castle School
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5AU
Please do not send copies of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificates, or additional materials
with your form. Any CVs must accompany a fully completed application form.
The closing date for applications will be 12noon on Monday 28th of September and interviews are
expected to be held the week beginning the 6th of October.
Yours sincerely
Sarah Watson, Headteacher
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Food Technician
Reports to:
Head of Department
Grade:
14
Main Purpose of Job:
To ensure the appropriate equipment and resources are available and maintained to
a satisfactory standard to support student learning in a safe working environment.
Duties:
This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the postholder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary
or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility
associated with the post.
Main Responsibilities & Duties:
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Preparation of resources for lessons to assist the teacher in delivery of
curriculum.
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Support teachers in the delivery of Food classes by maintaining equipment
and appropriate resources.
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Maintenance and cleaning of food equipment and rooms.
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Provide classroom support to teachers and students.
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Assist in developing new practical activities.
•
Monitor resources through stock control, including storage of materials,
checking deliveries and advising on stock levels.
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Making purchases for the Department.
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Maintain inventories of equipment as appropriate.
•
Maintain a safe and tidy working environment in the classroom and
preparation area.
•
Carry out minor routine repairs to tools and equipment going to external
contractors for major repairs.
•
Carry out visual and other routine safety checks (Health & Safety) reporting
any faults or concerns.
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Routine work within defined procedures, no direct supervision of staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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Food Hygiene certificate desirable but not essential.
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Communication skills, creativity, prioritisation, organisational skills.
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Previous relevant practical experience.
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A working knowledge of ICT.
Problem solving & Creativity:
Closely controlled by Health & Safety legislation. Uses initiative and expertise to
offer students alternatives to achieve their design criteria by creative use of
resources.
Decision Making:
Within daily schedule prioritise own timetable. Deals with routine and minor
maintenance and repair.
Physical Effort & Working Conditions:
Frequent physical effort, carrying, cleaning and frequent use of machines in school
environment.
Contacts & Relationships:
Regular contact with members of staff, students and suppliers.
Personal Qualities:
Desirable personal qualities such as enthusiastic, flexible, demonstrate initiative,
excellent communication and organisation skills; attention to detail; sense of
humour; ability to work in a team and alone.
Standards and Quality Assurance
1. Support the aims and ethos of the school.
2. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
3. Attend team and staff meetings.
4. Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety across the school.
This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation, may be changed by
the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the salary
grade and post title.