Art and DT (food) Technician

About the role

The Bishop’s Stortford High School has an exciting opportunity for you.  We are seeking to appoint a creative and pro-active Food and Art Technician to assist the smooth running of the Design Technology and Art departments. Key responsibilities will include support in food technology lessons, including preparation, safe storage of food and cleaning and support in Art preparing for lessons, particularly in 3D art and exhibitions. 

What we are looking for: 

• A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team 

• An individual who works well with staff and students alike 

• An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people 

• An individual who can work flexibly to the needs of the department 

What we can offer you: 

Professionally: 

• A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new working environment 

• A busy department situated in the heart of the school  

• Staff training days to support staff CPD 

• A highly visible Senior Leadership Team 

• A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students 

Personally: 

• Competitive salary 

• Generous pension benefits 

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic 

• Free school lunch every day 

• Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee 

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders 

• Free on-site secure parking for every employee 

• 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual) 

• Annual Flu jabs (free) 

• Opportunities to get involved with school events: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc 

• Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc 

• Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows recitals and other entertainment held at school.  

The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1260 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 133 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location.  

An application form and further details are available from the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs C Hughes, at the school by emailing vacancy@tbshs.org or can be downloaded from the website: www.tbshs.org  Applications by CV will not be accepted. 

(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply) 

TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.