What is the job role?

FOOD TECHNICIAN

Starting November 2022

Grade 3 £21,189-£22,369FTE (Actual salary £18,305-£19,325)

37 hours per week, TTO plus 1 week Based at Meadow Park School, Abbey Road, Coventry CV3 4BD

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Meadow Park School is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

We are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Food Technician to support teaching staff in delivering the curriculum to all students. The successful candidate will support food preparation and nutrition lessons and undertake technical support duties within school. The post would be of interest to a creative and flexible person. We are looking for an experienced individual who possesses effective communication skills and knowledge and understanding of working in this environment.

The successful candidate must be:

• Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.
• Resilient with a strong personal drive.
• Passionate about securing the most productive learning opportunities for students in school.
• Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”

We will offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.
• A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.
• A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to support colleagues to secure rapid sustained school improvement? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We look forward to receiving your application.

Candidates who submit an application form before the closing date, may be invited for interview early, therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

Closing date:  Monday 9^th January 2023 at 9am

Interview date: TBA

Completed application forms should be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk or by post to:

HR Department, Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WT

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2022 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council