Catering Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our excellent catering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the busy day to day food service activities within the school, with responsibilities including food preparation, cooking, stock control and serving our school community.

East Barnet School (EBS) is a large, thriving, over-subscribed and diverse north London school where a belief in growth mindset underpins all aspects of school life. EBS is a supportive, creative and close-knit community where student behaviour is excellent and staff retention is high. An emphasis on both academic and pastoral support for staff and students has helped to shape our clearly defined culture and ethos which promotes wellbeing as well as success.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a large, busy kitchen, be flexible, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to form positive relationships. There will also be opportunity to get involved in the wider life of the school including enrichment clubs and whole school events. 

Benefits

• A rewarding job where you are able to make a real difference in the smooth running of the school. 
• An annual Wellbeing Day for all members of staff.
• Excellent pension schemes: Teachers’ Pensions (TP) with 28.68% employer contribution (effective from 1 April 2024) for teaching staff and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff with 23.8% employer contribution, with 50/50 option for support staff to pay a reduced employee contribution rate. Employee contribution rates for both teaching and support staff are banded based on pensionable pay.
• Children of colleagues working for the school for two or more years are given priority for Year 7 admissions.
• Access to Blue Light Card and Discounts for Teachers for all school staff.
• Free Microsoft Office for your home PC/laptop and security software.
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes, e.g. Cycle, Laptop.

Professional Development and Wellbeing

• The school is committed to growth mindset and the professional development of all colleagues. Continuing Professional Learning (CPL) calendar for both teaching and support staff at every level. Training provided by internal and external professionals, as well as guest speakers.     
• At East Barnet School positive mental health and wellbeing is paramount. In the implementation of all new initiatives and policies, the impact on staff wellbeing is always considered.
• Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which provides 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support, including counselling services, CBT and financial and legal advice at no cost to the employee.
• We have received several awards in recognition of our personal and professional development of staff, including the Carnegie Award for Mental Health in Schools. 

Location 

• Serviced by great train, underground and bus transport links (Northern line, Piccadilly line and New Barnet (overground) station are all within walking distance).     
• Being based in the outskirts of London means we benefit from a more rural location and cheaper housing prices whilst being only a short train journey into the centre of London.     
• For those who drive, we have a free, large, gated car park, and bike racks for those who choose to cycle.     
• There are plenty of local shops and supermarkets in the surrounding area around the school, and a great view across London from our floor to ceiling panoramic Library window.

Working atmosphere 

• March 2022 Ofsted inspection recognised that: 'Pupils behave very well in lessons and they are keen to learn. They listen to teachers, contribute their ideas and work hard. Outside of lessons, pupils' behaviour is calm and orderly.'  
• The school offers a very supportive, friendly and warm atmosphere. 

Facilities 

• The state-of-the-art school building which was opened in September 2010 incorporates extensive grounds, modern outside sports facilities, excellent IT provision and contemporary dining areas, with our Sixth Form Cafe, now proudly serving Costa Coffee (which is also available to staff). 

Further Information

Please contact Siming Hill (hr@eastbarnetschool.com) to find out more information.

EBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to providing an excellent education to every student regardless of background. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

It is an offence for anyone to apply for this job if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. An enhanced DBS check is required for all posts.

Please note that in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

EBS is an equal opportunities employer. All members of the school community are equally valued, welcomed and respected. 

The closing date is Monday 16th December at 9am. Applicants will be contacted following shortlisting to confirm whether they are invited to attend an interview. Interviews are due to be held on Wednesday 18th December.