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Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Ark Priory Primary Academy

Ealing

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
31 August 2016

Job overview

Unique opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff in a brand new two form entry community primary academy in Acton, West London.

Ark Priory Primary Academy is a brand new primary academy which opened in September 2013. Since opening, Ark Priory has already gained a reputation for high expectations and standards. Our highly motivated staff have succeeded in setting a great foundation and platform for learning. Ark Priory shares close links with Ark Byron Primary, which opened in September 2015, initially sharing the same site before Ark Byron moves into a brand new state-of-the-art building in 2016.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to play an important role within the academy’s catering facilities. You will assist the Primary Head Chef and wider catering team with all aspects of food service, including food preparation, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen. The Catering Assistant will ensure the kitchen and dining areas are clean and tidy and that a high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times. You will also assist with our in-house Breakfast Club.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • possess experience working in a catering environment
  • be adaptable, organised, and able to work with minimum supervision
  • be keen to learn and develop own skills

If you share our commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment, then we look forward to hearing from you.

We offer a range of benefits including comprehensive professional development, reduced price gym membership and large retail discounts.

If you would like to discuss the role or have any queries, please contact Lynn Martin at Ark Priory Primary Academy on 0203 110 0717 or l.martin@arkprioryprimary.org. To apply, please go to: https://goo.gl/O1uLVM.

Deadline: 11am – Thursday 1st September
Hours: 35hrs per week, term time only

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Priory Primary Academy

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About Ark Priory Primary Academy

Ark Priory admitted its first two reception and nursery classes (90 pupils) in September 2013. It is a mixed, non-denominational; two form entry primary school for local children in East Acton. It offers an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for its pupils. We place great emphasis of teaching our pupils social norms and nurturing a sense of community belonging.  A clearly defined set of values ‘Explore, Endeavour and Excel’ are shared by all stakeholders, permeates all aspects of our work. Ark Priory had a highly successful first year and in June 2015 was graded outstanding by Ofsted. Read the full report here. From September 2019, it now has nursery through to Year 6 pupils.

The school is part of Ark, an educational charity with a network of academies in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark schools are happy, well-run schools characterised by high ambitions, high achievement and exemplary behaviour with the mission that all pupils have the opportunity to go to university or pursue a career of their choice. The academy opened in September 2013 with ambitious plans and targets. These were fully met. The academy achieved a remarkable amount in its first year, having established a clear identity, strong pedagogy and an aspirational culture which is underpinned by Ark pillars of ‘Knowing every child’. Ark Priory also has an academy song that highlights our motto ‘Courage to fly’ and our school values, ‘Explore, endeavour and excel’ showing that these permeate through all aspects of academy life. Classes are named after famous explorers and other influential figures from history who were catalysts for change and who personify our values, such as Seacole, Shackleton  and Einstein.

We have strong links with the wider community and we encourage our students to ensure they become part of the community by participating in various local fairs and events. Our school also regularly welcomes external visitors including as a dance group workshop, a scientist and an explorer! Parents are also a big part of our community and regularly volunteer at the school and organise a variety of fundraising events from bake sales to raffles to bingo nights.

We understand the importance of investing in our staff and providing them with the necessary training and development to achieve our shared goals. In addition to frequent in-school training, regular external training is available to everyone. Staff are encouraged to bring back a "learning take-away", in order to continue this training in school and pass any knowledge or best practices onto the rest of the team. Our training doesn’t stop once you reach a certain level or learn a certain skill – we’ll support you throughout your whole career, from starting out as a trainee to running your own school.

The key to our success has been high expectations and the pursuit of excellence that our teachers instil in our young learners throughout their learning journey. Please see our website for further information.


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