Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To assist in the preparation of Food Technology classes.
To assist teaching staff with specific teaching tasks as appropriate
To support students in lessons, as directed by the department teachers
To prepare resources as directed by the department teachers
Ensure that stock levels are maintained, ordering resources as directed
To ensure resources are used to create and maintain an effective, safe learning environment
To keep sinks and work tops clean; maintain aprons in a serviceable condition; keep stock rooms and tool rooms clean, tidy and in good order
Ensure that ingredients are sourced for lessons as appropriate and within policy guidelines.
Ensure that all equipment is accounted for and stored appropriately at all times.
Assist in ensuring that food hygiene regulations are maintained and that the school’s Health and Safety policy is followed at all times.
Ensure that equipment used by the students is clean and visually inspected on an ongoing basis, reporting any maintenance issues to the premises team.
To liaise with the Teacher of Food technology and Head of Technology and carry out work within the Technology Department
To operate all computer based and manual administrative and clerical systems within the school in a secure manner.
To keep up to date, so far as necessary, for the efficient executing of the job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques.
To undertake relevant training associated with the role as and when required.
To carry out any other duties within the overall function commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the job, as directed.
Implement Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
General Support:
Report student and Academy issues in line with the Academy’s policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc.
Attend meetings and training sessions as required
Be aware of and act in line with Academy policies and procedures as outlined in the
Staff Handbook
Be involved in extracurricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation evenings as
required
To handle all confidential correspondence and matters with discretion at all times
Performance Management
Participating in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management, professional development and the Academy’s arrangements for quality assurance and internal verification
Attend relevant CPD opportunities
Safeguarding
Uplands Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to
undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.