Art, Textiles and Food Technology Technician in Swanscombe

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Art, Textiles, and Food Technology Technician to join a well-motivated and successful team, ideal for someone looking for a term-time position with plenty of scope for development.

We require applicants to have a minimum qualification of an A-Level (or equivalent) in a relevant creative or culinary field, and/or appropriate industry or practical experience. The department at Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is highly successful, experienced, and collaborative in their approach to work, which is a fantastic environment for a junior technician through to a highly experienced technician keen to be part of a vibrant team.

Our successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the use and maintenance of practical resources, workshop tools, kitchen equipment, and specialist facilities, while providing assistance and advice to support the practical needs of the Art, Textiles, and Food Technology curricula. You will prepare materials, organise tools, measure out ingredients, and set up specialist equipment to ensure the correct resources are available for practical lessons. Additionally, you will deliver equipment and supplies to classrooms, as well as collect, check, clean, and return items to stores to ensure everything is safely, hygienically, and appropriately stored.

This is a stand-alone position, so it would be beneficial for the appointed candidate to have previous experience working both independently and as part of a larger team. Being highly ambitious and having the ability to use your initiative to get tasks done is a necessity in this role!

This is a part-time role working 3 days per week, from 8:00am to 4:00pm (including a 30-minute lunch break). Two of the days will be Monday and Tuesday, but the academy can offer flexibility on the third day to suit the successful candidate.

It’s an exciting time to join Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet following our recent celebration of the school’s best-ever GCSE results. Be part of our dedicated team driving academic excellence and helping every pupil reach their full potential!

At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we're more than just a "good" school - we're a dynamic community dedicated to getting the best out of every student. Serving a diverse student body from ages 11-18, our vision is built on three core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice.

We provide a stimulating learning environment with a curriculum that offers a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications. Our modern facilities include outstanding sports amenities and well-equipped classrooms and labs, all supported by excellent ICT resources.

Our ambition is to ensure every student reaches their full potential, leaving us as a courteous, confident, and capable young person, fully prepared for university or their chosen career. We achieve this through a varied program of extracurricular activities, student leadership opportunities, and targeted support for students of all abilities.

As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of highly successful leaders and a commitment to investing in our staff. We are also on track for an 'Outstanding' Ofsted result.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.