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Supervisor/Cook

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

This job expired on 31 August 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 August 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support, cover supervisor or tutor
• Working pattern:
  • Term time
  • 37.5 hours, 07:00 - 15.00 Mon-Fri. Term time plus 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: RTS Scale SC5
• Actual salary: £22,525.48 - £23,763.96 (pro-rata) - Term time plus 1 week
• 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 recently benefited from major redevelopment with a new station building and access.
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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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Supervisor/Cook job summary

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Supervisor/Cook to lead a team of Catering Assistants to prepare and serve meals to students, staff and visitors in our busy school kitchen. You will be responsible for cooking meals for the busy lunch service for 3 schools on site, supported by Chef Manager and 3 Catering Assistants. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, thrive in a busy environment, work at pace and deal calmly with unexpected situations. As an enthusiastic team leader, you will enjoy a hands on approach in the kitchen and will be able to use your initiative to deliver an excellent service. Most of this role is customer facing so attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are a prerequisite. As a Supervisor/Cook you will work with the Chef Manager with menu planning and development using fresh seasonal food. You will also be responsible for training, motivating and mentoring the Catering Team. 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, term time plus 1 weeks contract, 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: 740 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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