Food & Graphics Technician

Are you organised, practical and passionate about helping young people succeed through creative and practical learning?

Lift Tamworth is looking for a Food & Graphics Technician to join our team and provide high-quality technical support, primarily across Food and Graphics, with some additional support within Art.

You'll play an important role in helping teachers deliver engaging practical lessons by ensuring materials, equipment and resources are prepared, organised and ready for students to use safely.

About the role

You'll work closely with teaching staff to prepare materials, equipment and resources for Food and Graphics lessons, as well as providing some support within Art.

You'll help ensure practical learning environments are safe, organised and well stocked, support with the management of resources and carry out appropriate routine checks and cleaning of equipment.

If you enjoy practical and creative work and want to use your organisational skills in an environment where you can make a difference to young people every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare materials, equipment and resources for Food and Graphics lessons
• Provide additional technical and practical support within Art where required
• Support teachers and students during practical activities, promoting the safe use of equipment and resources
• Carry out routine checks and cleaning of equipment and practical learning areas
• Maintain organised, safe and well-stocked preparation and teaching areas
• Manage resources and stock and support with ordering where require
• Help maintain high standards of health and safety across practical learning environments

We are looking for someone who

You'll be practical, organised and confident supporting practical and creative learning. You'll understand the importance of safe working practices and be able to prepare and manage materials, equipment and resources effectively.

You'll also be a good communicator who can work collaboratively with teachers and provide appropriate support during practical activities. You'll be able to organise and prioritise your workload, use your initiative and remain flexible when priorities change.

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, are essential. A relevant Level 3 qualification would be desirable, as would previous experience working within a school or similar practical or creative environment.

Your new school

Lift Tamworth is on an exciting journey and recently achieved a ‘Good' Ofsted rating in all areas for the first time. Our welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears, leads the school and has created a purposeful, supportive environment where pupils focus on learning, and colleagues work collaboratively to help every child succeed.

Lift Tamworth is located in Staffordshire, within easy commuting distance of Birmingham and Derby.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you

This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week. The contract is fixed-term until 16 July 2027.