Technician (Food and Fashion Technologies)

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 2026 however, a commencement date of the 17 August 2026, in line with the new academic session, will also be considered. This 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 Wednesdays. The offering salary is £12,568 per annum. The Technician (Food and Fashion Technologies) is r esponsible for coordinating and organising the practical resources, including equipment and resources to support the teachers in the Food and Fashion Technologies 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 be responsible for ensuring there is stock and materials in place to ensure lessons can go ahead as planned. The successful postholder will have relevant experience in a similar role and supporting a department in fashions and/or foods. They will have an adept knowledge of relevant Health & Safety policies, codes of practise and legislation and demonstrated experience in developing rapport with teachers, year group leaders and pupils. To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided. 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 will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK. Benefits Employees get access to a range of benefits including: 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, including a range of discounts at 130,000 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 Values We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community. 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. All staff