Staff Vacancies
The Thomas Hardye School is a 13-18 mixed comprehensive school with 2300 on roll including 800 in the Sixth Form. It is a part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust. We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery and a new sports complex.
The Thomas Hardye School is part of the Wessex MAT group of schools, committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Current Vacancies
Kitchen Assistant (pot wash)
| Contract: | 28.34 hours per week 9am to 3pm daily with a 20-minute unpaid break. 37.2 working weeks per year (term-time only) |
| Starting Salary: | Grade 1, £12.26 per hour (£23,656 per annum full-time equivalent salary) |
| Applications Close: | Sunday 5th January 2025 |
We are seeking to appointment a Kitchen Assistant to support our busy school canteen between 9am and 3pm daily. Some flexibility around working hours may be considered for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be the main staff member responsible for washing up in the school canteen. The role may also involve cleaning of equipment and kitchen/dining areas. There may be the possibility of overtime, and opportunities to get involved with food preparation, cooking and service.
You will work under the supervision of the kitchen team, reporting to the Cook.
We require:
- A team player, who is willing and able to help colleagues as required.
- Someone hardworking, with high standards for their own performance.
- An appreciation for health and safety and food safety and hygiene.
- Experience working as part of a team would be beneficial.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge working as part of a busy catering team.
- A generous pension scheme and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: James Gannaway, Senior Cook, by calling the school number.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
