Catering Assistant
Upton Court Grammar School
Slough
- £13,278 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Annual FTE would be £19147.00 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 9 August 2021
Job overview
Pioneer Educational Trust is looking for inspiring, optimistic and pioneering people to join our committed Educational Support & Administrative Teams. Currently, the Trust Schools are Upton Court Grammar School in Slough, Trevelyan Middle School in Windsor and Foxborough Primary School in Langley.
Our ethos is to ‘recruit for attitude, train for skill’! Pioneer Educational Trust seeks to invest intelligently, inspire collaboration, drive equality and pioneer so that all learners in our family of schools have equal access to an outstanding education. Our mission is grounded on four core values which our schools embrace:
- we pioneer: by preparing the way for others to follow, we transcend barriers through aspiration, merit and risk. Pioneer engenders determination, commitment and responsibility to better society through education and learning, never accepting mediocrity
- we inspire collaboration: we believe in working in partnership. In a culture of high trust and intelligent risk-taking, collaboration exists at all levels and between all stakeholders
- we invest intelligently: by providing high-quality professional development for all staff and a positive and enriching work environment. We provide high support and challenge that enables all colleagues to flourish
- we drive equality: providing equal access to an outstanding education is central to the aims of the Trust. The Trust champions the vulnerable and disadvantaged, breaking down barriers to learning.
In return, we can offer you:
- well-resourced facilities and the necessary IT equipment
- fantastic communities of staff and students
- benefits which include an employee assistance programme, access to a free, annual seasonal flu vaccination, an extensive range of retail discounts, training and development opportunities
- Additional time to facilitate professional development and collaborative working
We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to assist and support the Catering Director in the provision of an efficient and effective catering service for schools within Pioneer Educational Trust, based in Slough.
Your main aim will be the preparation, cooking and service of healthy and high quality meals to meet the specifications as defined by the Trust. This will also include meeting meal requirement for staff, students and any special or emergency function catering. Experience of working in school or hospital catering (eg. Mass production of meals) is desirable. The successful candidate must have a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to gain one) and also hold a current, clean and valid driving license.
Other responsibilities include:
- Assisting in menu and recipe development
- Assisting with the supervision and training of on-site catering staff
- Assisting in stock take procedures as require
- Presentation and serving of meals and dining room arrangements
- Cleaning of the catering, serving and eating areas when required.
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About Upton Court Grammar School
Upton Court Grammar School is a selective secondary school with just over 1000 students aged 11-18. The school is proud of its history and upholds the traditions associated with grammar schools: expectations of the highest possible attainment, hard work, commitment and behaviour which will allow effective teaching and learning to take place. Our students achieve the highest grades at all levels but we are most proud of the exceptional progress they make. In 2018, Upton Court Grammar School was ranked in the top 1% of secondary schools in the country for student progress, making it one of the top grammars school in England on this measure.
The most recent OFSTED inspection graded the school as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. The school has a national reputation for excellence and achievement and secures some of the highest outcomes for students in the country.
As part of the School Direct Teacher Training programme, Upton Court Grammar School is also the lead school for teacher training in Slough. Working alongside Reading University and the Institute of Education, teacher training is offered in the Slough area. As a Teaching School since September 2013 we provide a first class CPD programme which supports the professional development of teachers at all stages in their careers including teachers new to the profession and leadership development. In line with the values to invest and collaborate, Pioneer Educational Trust provides additional time for professional development and collaborative working in the form of CPDL Wednesdays. On these days, the pupils finish their school day one hour earlier to facilitate two hours of back-to-back learning and team work for all staff, teaching and non-teaching. During this time, colleagues have time to produce collaborative planning, moderate, share best practice as well as receive formalised programmes of CPDL.
Our Facilities and Benefits
The original school building dates back to 1936. The school has already made significant changes to our facilities through a multi-million pound government investment under the Growth Fund and The Academies Capital Maintenance Fund. So far, improvements have included a new building for the English Department in 2012, a new state of the art Restaurant and Sixth Form Centre in 2013 and new classrooms, science laboratories and performing arts facilities in 2017. The building programme finished in Summer 2019 with a brand new purpose built 4 Court Sports Hall and two Multi Use Games Areas (MUGA). The level of investment in the school means that we enjoy some of the best educational facilities in the south-east.
The school offers free refreshments to staff during the school day, complimentary lunches at Christmas and at the end of the school year. The Trust also provides an Employee Assistance Programme to all staff within the Trust Schools. Through this, staff can access support and advice on any number of things such as wellbeing, work-related issues, housing, family, financial and legal support. There is also an employee benefit scheme which offers savings and discounts across a number of well-known retailers and services. Staff across the Trust can also receive a free, annual flu vaccination. The Trustees are also active in recognising years of service for staff. Service is designed to reward loyalty to the school and recognises those who have accrued between 3 and 30 years of service.
Our Location
Upton Court Grammar School is located just outside of West London. There are direct bus and rail links to Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading and London. The school is also very close to the M4 and M25 motorways and Heathrow Airport providing national and global connections. Furthermore, due to improvements being carried out by Network Rail, Crossrail links now provide quicker direct access to Central London.
The school is offering: -
- Key Stage 3 in two years. This provides challenge to our able pupils and opens up additional opportunities in Years 9, 10 and 11. All pupils are offered the single Sciences at GCSE
- A wide range of extra-curricular activities
- Pupils are encouraged to reach their potential academically, to undertake new experiences, to develop healthy and appropriate lifestyles and to become good citizens in our democracy.
The school's mission:
To ensure that all students fulfil their academic and personal aspirations and become successful and engaged citizens.
Headteacher:
Mr Oliver King
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