Curriulum/Resource Support Level 3- Food & Textile Technician

Salary: Blank

Mixed KS3 & KS4 - Age range: 11 - 16

Start Date: 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible

30.00 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only)

Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 3.00 pm

An exciting opportunity to work in a brand-new facility, as an enthusiastic food and textiles technician to assist classroom teachers and pupils within practical lessons. The applicant should have experience of working kitchen facilities, use of ovens and other cooking equipment, with a good knowledge of food preparation and hygiene. The role also includes on occasions classroom cover within the department for some lessons.

Essential personal qualities and expected roles:

• Practical skills are essential.
• Computer literate.
• Be able to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team of adults and with young people.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Have good communication skills.
• Completing laundry duties on a daily basis.
• Preparing in advance for practical sessions in both textiles and food.
• Assist with photocopying and filing on behalf of the relevant areas as well as other general admin duties required from time to time.
• Carrying out stock control and ordering.
• To be responsible for both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning and maintenance of all food & textiles equipment, ensuring the required standards are achieved.
• Keeping working areas in a neat, clean, tidy and safe condition.
• To support the classroom teacher and pupils within practical lessons when required, in both KS3 and KS4.
• The upkeep of industrial ovens and other equipment, within the working kitchen.
• The ordering and preparation of ingredient/recipes.
• Textiles duties will include: threading sewing machines, cutting out fabric, operating the laser cutter (training will be provided).
• The ability to build relationships with both pupils and staff is essential.

The school and Neath Port Talbot Council are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child&©s list).

You may apply online, download an application pack or email powisa1@hwbmail.net

Closing date: Friday 25th July 2025

Shortlisted Candidates will be informed on 29th July

Interviews will take place on 30th July 2025

Welsh Language: Not required