Food Technician

Langdon Park School (LPS) is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school and sixth form, located in the heart of East London. Situated directly outside Langdon Park DLR Station and served by multiple bus routes, our school is easily accessible for both staff and students. At LPS, we are dedicated to providing an outstanding education that inspires a love of learning and empowers every student to achieve their full potential. Our pupils are respectful, motivated, and consistently demonstrate our LPS 4B values: Be Professional, Be Knowledgeable, Be Inclusive, and Be a Learner. These values are at the core of everything we do, fostering a positive and aspirational school culture where both students and staff thrive. The role We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Food Technician to join our Food Technology department. The successful candidate will provide practical and technical support to staff and students, prepare ingredients and resources for lessons, maintain equipment and stock, and uphold high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and practical learning, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience of working in a school or educational setting would be desirable but is not essential. Our Food Technology department gives students the opportunity to develop practical cooking skills, creativity, nutritional knowledge and an understanding of healthy and sustainable food choices. The Food Technician will play an important role in supporting engaging practical lessons and helping to create a safe, enjoyable and inspiring environment where students can develop their skills and confidence. We are looking for someone who

• Is enthusiastic about food, cooking and practical learning.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work proactively.
• Has excellent attention to detail and high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Can work confidently and safely with food, ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Enjoys working with children and young people and supporting their learning.
• Is a positive team player with good communication skills.
• Can manage their workload effectively and use their initiative.
• Is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Why join us?
• Supportive environment: Join a friendly, inclusive Design & Technology faculty with a shared vision for excellence and a commitment to best practices.
• Professional growth: Benefit from weekly dedicated specific CPD to support your development.
• Workload management: a clear code of conduct, well-being charter and time budget; no emails after 13:00 on Fridays, no morning school/faculty meetings, teaching resources prepared across KS3-5.
• Collaborative culture: work in an environment that values open feedback and personal growth. headteacher open door policy and KIT meetings.
• State-of-the-art facilities: Teach in well resourced classrooms equipped with large promethean boards.
• Convenient commute: Take advantage of excellent transport links.
• On-site parking: Access our secure on site staff car park.
How to apply Please apply via TES using the LBTH application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted. There is an application form attached to the advert, at the bottom of the page, titled - Other document. Please download the form, complete and attach to your application before submitting. For any queries, please contact the HR Officer at: HR@langdonpark.org Deadline for applications: Friday 18th September at 12pm.
• Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. The job will close once a candidate has been appointed, so we strongly encourage early applications.
Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we recruit before the deadline. Also please note in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. Langdon Park School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and practical learning, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience of working in a school or educational setting would be desirable but is not essential.,
• Is enthusiastic about food, cooking and practical learning.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work proactively.
• Has excellent attention to detail and high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Can work confidently and safely with food, ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Enjoys working with children and young people and supporting their learning.
• Is a positive team player with good communication skills.
• Can manage their workload effectively and use their initiative.
• Is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
  
  Langdon Park School (LPS) is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school and sixth form, located in the heart of East London. Situated directly outside Langdon Park DLR Station and served by multiple bus routes, our school is easily accessible for both staff and students.
At LPS, we are dedicated to providing an outstanding education that inspires a love of learning and empowers every student to achieve their full potential. Our pupils are respectful, motivated, and consistently demonstrate our LPS 4B values: Be Professional, Be Knowledgeable, Be Inclusive, and Be a Learner. These values are at the core of everything we do, fostering a positive and aspirational school culture where both students and staff thrive.