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Thank you for your interest in working at Barford Primary School.
Working at Barford Primary School is stimulating and extremely varied. Our staff are passionate - about the subjects they teach, the extracurricular clubs they lead and the professional pride they take in their roles. We believe that adults should be learners too, we are committed to investing in your personal development through training and learning initiatives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What our staff say
“There is an atmosphere at Barford which I have not encountered anywhere else; A feeling of family, teamwork and respect. The pupils are well-mannered, welcoming and look out for one another with a sense of community. There is a theme of community throughout the school and there is the real feeling that staff and students are standing together and working as one for the benefit of all. This a great place to work!”
K Whorrie - School Business Manager
Catering Supervisor - Grade 3
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Grade 3 32.5 hours Pro-rota 39 weeks
The Governors of our happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Catering Supervisor, to join our friendly and dedicated team.
Would you like to join the Barford Family? What are we looking for?
We are looking for an outstanding catering supervisor to provide a quality catering service at Barford Primary School.
The successful candidate will have experience in leading on all aspects of food delivery in a school environment. They will also;
- Ensure all students with allergies are catered for, in compliance with the allergies policy as well as maintaining the correct documentation
- To maintain adequate storage of food in appropriate storage conditions.
- Ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment is kept clean and tidy
- Observe high standards of food hygiene during preparation, cooking and serving of all food
- Promote healthy eating alongside students and staff
- Lead a team of kitchen assistants
- Devise menus and organise themed menu days in accordance with school events
Why join us?
Here at Barford we believe, Happy Hearts, healthy minds, exhilarating experiences – inspires success!
Our children and the community we serve, are at the heart of all we do. We are a diverse and inclusive primary school, with a lot to be proud of.
As soon as you walk through the door you will feel the warmth, enthusiasm and positivity in all we do. Our classrooms are vibrant, energetic places full of learning where we work to create a classroom ethos that allows children to develop resilience through taking control of their learning and develop positive strategies to turn challenges into triumphs. Children enjoy every minute of their learning and teachers know that every learning minute makes a difference in the life of each and every child. Each child is valued as an individual and teachers tailor goals to ensure that all children make good progress and feel successful regardless of their starting points.
Working at Barford Primary School is extremely rewarding and personally satisfying. A close and supportive ethos exists throughout school and whilst we all work extremely hard, there is also lots of laughter!
Closing date & shortlisting: Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 12th November 2024
Barford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
In line with the requirements set out in KCSIE 2023, an online search will be carried out on short-listed candidates to help identify and incidents or issues that may be discussed at interview
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please refer to schools Employment of ex-offenders policy
Click here to view the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy