Technician (Food and Fashion Technologies)

Other
Midlothian
May 31, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Package Description

Erskine Stewart Melville Senior School is currently recruiting for a Technician (Food and Fashion Technologies) to join the Food and Fashion Technologies Department on a part time, permanent basis (subject to satisfactory pre employment checks). This is a term time only role and is available from the 15 June 2025 with a possible commencement date of the 17 August 2026 in line with the new academic session. It is a job share position, working 19 hours per week with full days on Monday and Tuesday and a half day in the morning on Wednesday. The offering salary is £12,568 per annum.

Responsibilities

The Technician (Food and Fashion Technologies) is responsible for coordinating and organising the practical resources, including equipment and materials, to support the teachers in the department. The postholder will lead and complete routine and non routine maintenance checks, including cleaning, checking, testing and repairing equipment for use before and after lessons, and will be responsible for ensuring stock and materials are in place so lessons can proceed as planned.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in a similar role supporting a department in fashion and/or food technology. Adept knowledge of Health & Safety policies, codes of practice and legislation. Demonstrated experience in developing rapport with teachers, year group leaders and pupils.

Eligibility

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Benefits

  • Fee remission from Nursery to S6
  • Free school lunches
  • Paid moving house day
  • Free Sports Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
  • Auto enrolment in the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Death in service benefit
  • Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
  • Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, offering discounts at many retail and entertainment locations
  • Employee Assistance Service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
  • Annual professional review process
  • Regular salary reviews
  • Funding towards professional qualifications
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Generous pension

EEO, Safeguarding & Legal

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people, therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

Any enquiries about this position should be directed to .
Closing date for applications: 12pm Tuesday 26th May 2026.

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