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Catering Assistant (Part Time)

The Richmond upon Thames School, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SL

This job expired on 6 December 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 December 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 November 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week, Mon-Fri.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: RTS Scale SC1
• Actual salary: RTS Scale SC1 - £11,546.66-£11,754.57 (pro-rata)
• Additional allowances:
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  • The school is well placed for excellent transport links whether travelling by foot, cycle, car, bus or train.
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  • There are ample secure cycle racks for staff to use (as well as staff showering facilities on site), as well as access to a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.
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  • The site also has a secure, controlled access car park for staff to use with direct access to the A316.
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  • The school is well served by local bus routes in all directions; and is within easy walking distance to Twickenham train station, which is in Zone 3 and well served by South Western Trains. The station is currently undergoing major redevelopment with a new station building and access due to open by Spring 2020.
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  There is a focus on developing community and positive staff wellbeing through:
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  • Private medical, dental and optical care;
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  • Quiz nights;
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  • Free yoga and relaxation sessions;
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  • Staff-led fitness;
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  • Staff ‘pique-nique’ events;
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  • Seasonal gatherings;
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  • Free tea and coffee in the light and airy staff social room
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  Continuing professional development has a strong focus. There is an extensive programme available which extends to internal and external specialists, as well as partnerships with other educational and business providers. Reciprocal school visits are encouraged with existing arrangements already in place.
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  • Membership of a pension scheme is available.
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  • The school has a two-week Autumn half-term break.
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  • RTS is proud of its well-established links within the community and has an active PTA.
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  • We welcome and encouraged local businesses and groups to join us during the annual Summer and Christmas Fairs.
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Catering Assistant (Part Time) job summary

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Catering Assistant (25 hours per week) to join our team to prepare and serve meals to students, staff and visitors in our busy school kitchen.

You will need to enjoy being part of a team and be able to cope in a fast paced environment. Most of the role is customer facing, so attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are a prerequisite.

As a Catering Assistant you will work with the Chef Manager/Supervisor with preparing and serving meals to our students, staff and visitors. You will assist with preparation of the food in the kitchen, pot washing, serving at the counter and keeping all areas clean and tidy.

The role will be working directly for the school, not via a contract caterer.

This post is a hands-on role and benefits include:
• a generous salary,
• Monday to Friday sensible hours,
additional paid holiday weeks,
• generous local government pension scheme
• sick pay
• access to a private medical scheme,
• meals on duty and
• the chance to be part of a new and forward-thinking catering team.

Prospective candidates are welcome to discuss any questions you may have prior to submitting your application; contact the HR Manager - HR@rts.richmond.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association.

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About The Richmond upon Thames School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 748 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Richmond upon Thames School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@rts.richmond.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 891 2985
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-richmond-upon-thames-school (opens in new tab)

We are seeking resilient and forward-thinking people to support us to realise our Trust’s vision that every student will leave RTS with excellent academic outcomes and a clear purpose for the next stage of their lives. We have already established a vibrant, inclusive school that provides an excellent experience for every member of its community. 

In five years, we have grown from 125 students in Year 7 to 750 students across Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The years that follow promise to be exciting as we continue to grow into our permanent building and new sports centre. 

The school is uniquely situated on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus with Clarendon Special School, Capella House, Richmond Upon Thames College and site neighbours Harlequins on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus (www.reec.org.uk). 

Our first Ofsted inspection took place in January 2020 and we are delighted that the inspectors rated the school ‘outstanding’ for personal development and ‘good’ for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness.

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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@rts.richmond.sch.uk.

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