Job Description

Tytherington School

Cheshire East
Expiring soon

Salary:

Support Staff Grade 4/5 ( FTE 23,640-27,269)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

1 July 2025

Job overview

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Hours and working pattern:

32.5 hours over 5 days a week, Term Time Only plus INSET days 8.30am - 3.30pm (including a 30 minute unpaid break)

Salary:

Grade 4/5 17,837 - 20,575 (44.792 paid weeks) Full Time equivalent -: 23,640 - 27,269

Pension:

Local Government Contributory Scheme (Cheshire Pensions)

Reporting to:

The Second in Department: Design and Technology.


This is an exciting part-time position for a reliable, organised, flexible and enthusiastic person to work in Tytherington School's Food Technology department. The successful candidate will work with teachers to support learning and assist with teaching to enable the smooth running of lessons.


The role will include (but is not limited to):

Responsibility for organising what ingredients are required for PP pupils, working a week in advance. Organise and prepare PP student food ingredients in advance of the lesson required, labelled with groups, dates and distribute to pupils at the start of lessons. Stock check/rotation of dry ingredients and basic equipment/utensils. Ensure all food is weighed in preparation for food teacher demonstrations. Carry out general cleaning/tidying of cupboards, work surfaces, cookers, fridges and storage areas in the Food & Nutrition room. Conduct deep cleans of the Food & Nutrition room termly as appropriate including equipment. Launder towels and dishcloths, in preparation for Food & Nutrition classes and staff room usage. Conduct the organisation, maintenance, cleaning and general preparation of equipment required for GCSE Food NEA and Vocational assessments. Conduct regular checks on equipment loans ensuring students return items or advising 2nd in Department if not returned. Conduct maintenance of GCSE equipment where practical to do so e.g. wiping electric whisks, cleaning pasta machines, blenders and food processors. Administrative tasks e.g. filing, photocopying, laminating and use of Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email. Support students and teaching staff during lesson time, supporting practical tasks in particular. Supporting teachers in practical and theory lessons by preparing the room. Such as opening windows, fans on, ovens on in advance of the lesson, and cleaning away demonstration ingredients where necessary.

Health and Safety:

To hold a Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate. (CPD will be provided) To have particular regard to health and safety matters in accordance with school policy and statutory requirements. To hold responsibility of relevant H&S records of all refrigerator and freezer temperatures weekly, including accident books.

Holding a Food Hygiene Certificate is not an essential requirement as training will be provided.

About us

Tytherington is a successful and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school. We were judged Good by Ofsted in 2022 with the report commenting 'Pupils and students told inspectors that Tytherington School is a happy and safe place' where 'leaders design especially ambitious curriculums'. Our ethos is to encourage students to be articulate, resilient, courageous, curious, and to have the confidence to stand up for what they believe in.


Tytherington, in Macclesfield, is located on the edge of the Peak District with excellent transport links to Manchester, Birmingham and London.


Successful applicants will be asked to apply for a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Posts are subject to an Enhanced disclosure. A copy of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice is available on request. Further information about the Disclosure process can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Closing date:

Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 9am


Interviews will be held w/c 7th July 2025.


Please complete the TES online Support Staff application form.


Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner.

About

Tytherington School

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Tytherington School

Manchester Road, Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 2EE
United Kingdom

+44 1625 610220

Tytherington School is a comprehensive school in Macclesfield, Cheshire. We currently educate approximately 1,400 students from ages 11-18 and employ over 175 members of staff including over 90 teachers.



We are a successful, ambitious and high-performing school at the heart of the local community. At Tytherington School, we pride ourselves on our high standards which enables us to provide first-class learning experiences for all students. We are a school which places character development at the heart of what we do. Our ethos encourages students to be articulate, resilient, courageous, curious, and to have the confidence to stand up for what they believe in. We provide unique leadership opportunities for all our students. Our positive and caring atmosphere, backed by excellent resources, makes this a wonderful place to build your career.

Headteacher

Mr Emmanuel Botwe MA (Oxon)



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