Food and Textiles Technician in Crowthorne

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect, and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.

We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.

You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.

As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy and Keeping Safe in Children 2025, we will undertake an online search for shortlisted candidates only and may request additional information.

On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and organised Technician/Curriculum Assistant to support teachers in the delivery of Food and Textiles lessons, while also providing administrative support to the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, maintaining and organising specialist equipment and resources for demonstrations and practical lessons, as well as carrying out stock checks and managing supplies. Applicants should have strong organisational and administrative skills.

Edgbarrow School believes in setting the highest standards in all areas of school life and we are looking for a purposeful and committed individual who wants to join and enhance our strong team. We can offer the following:

• Excellent induction programme.
• A comprehensive CPD package for staff.
• Extremely supportive working environment, including a dedicated team of senior and middle leaders.
• An Employee Assistance Scheme which provides information and advice to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Access to Benenden Health Care scheme.
• High priority in the admission process for children of staff attending the school.
• Staff benefits including cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, eligibility for Blue Light discount card & free onsite gym.
• Staff events from sporting activities to cake at break and end of term get togethers.
• Highly regarded pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

Edgbarrow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts. Edgbarrow is located in the village of Crowthorne, Berkshire which is located approximately 3 miles from Wokingham and Camberley and 12 miles from Reading. It enjoys excellent links to surrounding villages, towns and cities via the M3, M4, A329M and local rail networks. It is a thriving, vibrant and high-achieving secondary school where students are polite, happy, well behaved and motivated. The last Ofsted report judged Edgbarrow School as outstanding.

Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026

For further information regarding the school please see www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk.