All LocationsAll Locations:
Poole
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£4260 to £4327 actual
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Fixed Term End DateFixed Term End Date:
Maternity Cover - up to 12 months
Function:
School Support Staff
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Part time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
11:59 pm

About the role

Role Summary:

Talbot Primary School are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant.

This role involves washing up, emptying the dishwasher, cleaning the kitchen including mopping the floor.  In the future, there may be the requirement to help with the preparation of food so you will need to be willing to complete food hygiene training via an online course. 

We are seeking a professional individual who:

  • Is detail-oriented with a ‘right first time’ mindset, completing work to a high standard
  • Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail
  • Has experience of kitchen duties, however full training will be given
  • Is willing to complete food hygiene training

Further Information

What we offer you:

  • An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
  • A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
  • Flexible working approach, where possible
  • Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
  • Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
  • Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
  • Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
  • Eligible for a Blue Light card

Application Procedure:

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Debbie Bosley, School Business Manager, by emailing [email protected] to arrange an informal chat or have a tour of the school. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form which can be found at Job vacancies | Careers | Hamwic Education Trust | Multi-academy Trust and return to [email protected].

CV’s will only be accepted along with a completed application form. 

Please note, we may close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we have sufficient applications.  We strongly encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HET.

All HET employees are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our pupils.

About Us

Talbot Primary School is a large three form entry school in the Wallisdown area of Poole, close to Talbot Heath Nature Reserve, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The school has fantastic facilities and a strong emphasis on both music and sport. There are over five acres of playing field space, to be utilised for both sports and outdoor learning, alongside a large playground, tennis courts and swimming pool.

Our vision is the children at Talbot will learn the skills and knowledge to lead a successful life. We strive to help children fulfil the characteristics of ‘The Talbot Child’. The Talbot Child learns the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful life.

You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed to nurturing the whole child. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff. We offer high-quality training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression.

Talbot Primary is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Greenway Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.

About Hamwic Education Trust:

HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce.  We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future.

We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates.  This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.

As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.

HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.

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