Catering Assistant
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Peterborough
- Expired
- Salary:
- FTE £20,441.00
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2023
Job overview
Catering Assistant
30 hours per week, term-time plus one week
Actual starting salary: £14,255.96 per annum
(FTE £20,441.00)
Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school (OFSTED – December 2019) with the inspection stating:
· Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
· Leaders have the same high expectations of every pupil, whatever their background.
· They encourage every pupil to do their best and to model the school’s shared values of ‘Opportunity, Belief and Aspiration’.
The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion.
The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer. It is conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders & benefits from excellent road and rail links.
Required for September 2023, we are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant. The successful candidate will be a reliable and enthusiastic individual who will work as part of a team to provide effective and efficient catering support to the Academy. The successful candidate will carry out specified duties alongside the rest of the catering team on a weekly rota basis as directed by the Catering Manager.
The successful candidate will:
· Possess excellent interpersonal skills;
· Be a ‘team player’;
· Be methodical and organized;
· Have the ability to work under pressure.
We offer:
· An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive department at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment;
· Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses;
· Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust;
· Guidance, advice and support from the senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.
For further information and details of how to apply for this post please use the following link to the OAT Careers page https://oatcareers.co.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday – Wednesday 28th June 2023
Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people & expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of two suitable references & an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
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About Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Ormiston Bushfield Academy (OBA).
I am extremely proud to be leading Ormiston Bushfield Academy at this exciting time in its development. I am committed to raising the aspirations of students by shaping the future of learning for the young people at the Academy.
At the heart of everything we do is a belief that every young person has the ability to achieve great things, coupled with a desire to provide the highest standards in teaching and learning. I have high expectations of all our students and am dedicated to creating an inclusive Academy where every student can feel safe, enjoy and achieve.
Our state-of-the-art building is an exciting learning environment that our students are proud of. Every student gets the opportunity to explore and learn through new technology that is both inspiring and at the forefront of educational and industry practice.
We also recognise that education is about much more than academic progress. The world into which our young people will emerge will present them with many challenges – and so, through high standards of presentation, behaviour and respect, we are dedicated to helping them develop into well-rounded individuals in all aspects of their lives.
We are a popular academy and we ensure that we get to know each and every one of our students as individuals. I feel strongly that the key to our future success is based on an effective partnership between students, staff, parents and carers.
View Ormiston Bushfield Academy’s latest Ofsted report
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is for a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest, to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
For more information about why you should work for Ormiston, click here.
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