Technician to support the Food Preparation & Nutrition and Textiles departments
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form
Cannerby Lane
Sprowston
Norwich
NR7 8NE
Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk
Headteacher: Liz Wood
Vacancy
Technician to support the Food Preparation & Nutrition and Textiles departments
35 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks
Scale D (£21,575 - £21,968 pro rata) (Actual starting salary £17,926)
Permanent contract
Commencing 1 September 2023
“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”
The Trustees and Governors of Sprowston Community Academy are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Food Preparation & Nutrition and Textiles departments.
This role includes taking direction from teachers (or other appropriate supervisors). The post holder will work in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school ensuring safe, effective and efficient food/textiles areas, services and resources are provided for the use of pupils and teaching staff. Additionally and where appropriate to provide technical/safety advice and assistance in and for the classroom and to support pupils and assist teaching staff with learning activities.
The post holder will be expected to be well organised in their approach. The role is of a practical nature and will therefore require stamina and adaptability.
The appointed candidates will ideally:
Possess experience of preparing food and using sewing machines
Have experience of working with young people
Have excellent communication skills to interact with staff and students
Be able to work proactively, independently and as part of a team
Be willing to work flexibly according to the needs of the school
Have a real passion to “make a difference”
Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.
For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk
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Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.
You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time. Please note we may call candidates before the closing date if sufficient applicants are made and therefore early applications are encouraged).
Closing date: 23 June 2023 (9am)
Interviews: TBC
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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