5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 August 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 7.5 hours per week: 1.5 hours daily Monday-Friday 12.00-1.30 (may vary 11.45 or 12.15 start time if required)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Scale Point 2 £22,366 FTE

Actual salary

£4,080

Pay scale

NJC Scale Level 1D, point range 2-3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Individuals must be good team players, with a positive can-do attitude, willing to undertake the full range of duties, which will be rotated.

Candidates must be physically able as the role includes lifting tables and benches. Candidates should be able to demonstrate empathy with the needs of children and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as under their own initiative.

What the school offers its staff

We are a friendly staff team in a beautiful setting in Leighton Buzzard, proud of our nurturing Christian environment.

Further details about the role

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the midday meal. This includes pupils who have a school meal as well as those who bring their own food.

2. Supervision of hand washing as required, supervision of pupils’ entry into the dining room, including any walk or journey to the dining room which might be required.

3. Assistance for pupils where necessary to carry trays etc to table and to return empty dishes etc to service counter.

4. Assistance for pupils where necessary to cut up food and guidance on the proper use of cutlery; assistance in the clearance of any spillage etc if required.

5. Taking such steps as are necessary when pupils are sick, carrying out minor first aid.

6. Supervision of pupils in the playground or other area of the school as required, dealing with any incidents of inappropriate pupil behaviour in line with the school’s Behaviour Management Policy. Organising, encouraging and monitoring inclusive play/games as appropriate.

7. To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

8. To assist with clearing the dining area which will include setting down / putting away tables and benches and also clearing trollies etc.

9. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pulford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for all roles.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to aquick@pulfordschool.org

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About Pulford CofE VA Lower School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
255 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 9
Phone number
01525 372188

We are a thriving Church of England, Voluntary Aided lower school in a beautiful setting in Leighton Buzzard. Our friendly team of staff are dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning within a nurturing Christian environment that brings out the best in our children. Applicants are expected to support our Christian ethos. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, which is recognised for the quality of its values and relationships.

Arranging a visit to Pulford CofE VA Lower School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aquick@pulfordschool.org.

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