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School Food Educator
Gainsborough Primary School, London, E9 5NDDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week (8.30am to 4.30pm with a 1 hour break), term-time only plus four additional weeks to be worked during holiday closure periods.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £39,150-£40,344
Actual salary
- £35,573-£37,493
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
be highly motivated
be a good team player and work flexibly in a busy working environment
be able to work on their own initiative and to follow instructions from their line manager
be passionate about providing high quality, nutritious foods each day
follow Health & Safety guidelines at all times
play an active role in all aspects of the role including preparation, delivery, maintenance and cleanliness of the schools kitchen and delivery service areas
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
access to a highly unique food growing project operating from the school site
a newly refurbished school kitchen and a newly introduced community kitchen
a voice in the development of our new food strategy
a team of professionals who: value sustainability, are committed to developing a circular food economy and are actively engaged in a school food strategy
an innovative and forward thinking team who are excited for change
Further details about the role
The School Food Educator will be responsible for the management of mealtime services for the Gainsborough community which ranges from 9 months to 11 year olds. This includes lunchtime meals for all pupils and an evening meal for our preschool and wraparound care pupils. You will also be involved in the delivery and implementation of the School Food Curriculum alongside our senior leaders and growing team. You will be responsible for incorporating our growing programme into the meal delivery at the school and for helping to develop our sustainability programme.
You will be expected to work in accordance with the required standards and statutory regulations to ensure the efficient and economic use of all allocated resources. You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a varied menu that considers the dietary requirements of our pupils; this will include management of orders and costing exercises to ensure best value is achieved.
The successful candidate will effectively manage the catering team to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen. An essential part of this role will be the maintenance of due diligence procedures and the management of all associated paperwork.
Commitment to safeguarding
Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gainsborough Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 0 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 301 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gainsborough Primary School website
- Email address
- finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 985 4622
Gainsborough Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and ARP for SEMH needs. We are a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.
Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk.
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