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Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Nishkam School West London

Hounslow

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
18 December 2018

Job overview

Part-Time Kitchen Assistant


Dates:  Apply by 12pm on Tuesday 18th December 2018 

Start Date:  Monday 7th January 2019

Salary:  Grade 1 – FTE £16,848.00

Location:  152 Syon Lane, Osterley, Hounslow, TW7 5PN

Contract type:  12.5 hours per week, over the lunch period Monday –        Friday, 38 weeks per year 

Contract term:  Permanent 


Overview: Nishkam School West London is an innovative state of the art all-through 4-19 school.  Nishkam’s outstanding primary school opened in 2013 and the secondary phase opened in September 2018, with a four form entry in year 7 of 100 pupils. The school is part of Nishkam School Trust (NST), an outstanding Multi-Academy Trust (with 4 schools and 2 nurseries in the UK and a vocational college in Kenya).

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to make an important contribution to the next phase of the development of Nishkam School West London (NSWL). Nishkam School West London will be a flagship school for our Trust offering all-through provision in an expansive 11 acre green site. Opportunities like these are few and far between and will interest those with creative minds and high aspirations, seeking to inspire a new generation of children through a values led, multi-faith approach.


The Role

The Kitchen Assistant will be required to prepare school meals and assist with the serving of food to children and staff using the appropriate etiquette. The daily duties of the post also include operating all kitchen machinery and equipment, setting up the food service counter, and contributing to the cleaning of the school kitchen.

The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in relation to food standards are applied in the kitchen at all times.



We will offer you:

  • A very warm and welcoming team
  • Hardworking and dedicated colleagues
  • Supportive parents, carers and community
  • A committed and fully involved Governing Body and Board of Directors
  • A new learning environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Terms and conditions similar to other academies and schools.



NST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.



To apply:

  • Please download an application pack at www.nishkamschool.org/recruitment 

or contact the school office on 020 3141 8760

  • Applications to be sent to recruitment.nswl@nishkamschools.org 

by 12pm, on Tuesday 18th December 2018

  • Successful applicants will be contacted on Tuesday 18th December 2018
  • Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th December 2018.


Attached documents

About Nishkam School West London

Nishkam School West London is a mixed, non-selective, Sikh-ethos, multi-faith all-through school with sixth form situated in Hounslow, West London. The Nishkam School Trust also has schools in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Kenya. Nishkam School Trust has a 30-year history of educating children, working with the government for the past 10 years on schools for the Sikh community.

Headteachers for Nishkam School West London

Sukhjeet Rai (Primary)

Gerard Dineen (Secondary)

Virtues-Led

The school virtues are represented by the slogan "Excellence in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well", and by the school name, with the word "nishkam" translating as "selflessness". It works towards the mindset of serving others, a practice with the potential to transform students and promote humility.

Why work for us?

The Trust is evolving together as a family. We know that to reach our highest aspirations for our students, through embedding values to go beyond each student’s expectations in every part of their learning journey. We continue to pay great emphasis on our programme of Continuous Professional Development focusing on reaching our school vision. “To empower children with virtues, to enable them to excel academically and spiritually.” Please see article from Amanda HM Chief Inspector https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/amanda-spielman-at-researched-birmingham-2020

Nishkam Schools aim to nurture lifelong learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and compassionate contributors to society. We have, as a trust, grown and have become a family of teachers and students that have the same attitude, respect and love for becoming better human beings and improving our minds and hearts to make a difference in our homes, community and the wider world. If global is local then we are here to show our neighbours that we can all work together and improve not only our education in learning and teaching but our life experience to become selfless humble individuals.

Staff Benefits

We know that teaching and working in schools can be hugely rewarding. We recognise that our staff give a lot to the school, their colleagues, our students, and their families. As a thank you, through our staff benefits, we hope to offer various ways to ensure that all staff that work for the school enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Competitive salaries

We offer competitive salaries for both teaching and non-teaching staff based on the type and level of role you do. Pay ranges are reviewed annually and are regularly higher than National Teacher Pay Scales.

Excellence Awards

Staff are rewarded for exceptional performance through an additional pay award at the end of the academic year.

Career Progression Opportunities

We show loyalty to our staff through training and advancement opportunities. The school will provide financial support with access to National Professional Qualifications (NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL) and to other external courses of study that are of benefit to the school, including at Masters and Doctorate level.

Professional Development

The school has a thorough schedule of training for all staff in addition to opportunities to attend conferences and off-site training events relevant to your role. We work collaboratively with other schools, which provides opportunities to visit and share best practice.

Coaching and mentoring support for Early Careers Teachers & Teach First teachers.

Every member of staff has access to the National College e-learning service designed specifically for the education sector. The service combines a broad range of online courses.

Coaching for Leaders

We believe that professional leadership coaching can help foster self-understanding and drive lasting, transformational change. We offer 1:1 coaching for both our middle and senior leaders.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service that provides support to all employees, their partner/spouse, and dependent children over 16 still living at home.

Flexible Working

A diverse workforce with work-life balance is important for us so flexible working arrangements are available on request.

October Half Term break

We plan our term dates in a way that allows for a 2-week October half term break.

Before and After School Care

A highly subsidised Breakfast Club and after school care is available to all staff with children at the school.

Staff Room Facilities

There is a large staff room available to all members of staff. Tea, coffee, and milk are provided in the staff room free of charge as well as microwaves, toasters, and fridges.

Staff Car Park and Free Charging Points

The school has a large staff car park which is available for any member of staff wishing to drive to work.

We also provide 16 free charging points for electric vehicles.

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