A secondary school in Southwark are looking for a food technology assistant to join their team from mid January for a 6 month placement.

The successful applicant needs to have a real interest in the subject, be flexible and well organised. It is important that he/she can use their initiative and work on their own when necessary. Previous experience, qualifications or training, particularly in food or catering, would be an advantage.

Key tasks:
1. Performing general duties within technology department, including helping in the preparation for lessons
2. Liaising with staff to ensure adequate preparations have been made for the successful delivery of lessons
3. Responding to staff requests and planning ahead under the guidance and direction of the head of faculty
4. Maintaining machinery and attending appropriate training courses as required.
5. Supporting the department's adherence to health and safety regulations
6. Tidying work rooms, store-rooms and maintaining teaching resources in good order.
7. Control of stock of departmental materials and ordering new ones as necessary
8. Prepare, clean and maintain equipment and materials in the work rooms when necessary.
9. To carry out any other duties that your line manager or head of faculty may reasonably request.
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Person Specification
Skills/abilities
" Care and attention to detail, and a methodical approach to work
" Good communication skills,
" The ability to complete tasks efficiently
" Good literacy and numeracy skills
" Good organisation skills and personal time management
" Confidence to assess situations and respond when no source of immediate advice is at hand
" Ability to recognise and respect confidentiality
" Flexibility as a team member
" An interest in career development while working in the post
" An interest in the education of young people

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