At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff at Lyndhurst Primary School.
- Company: Focus-Trust operates multiple schools, ensuring a supportive environment for educational staff.
- Benefits: Automatic enrolment in a pension scheme and access to a health and wellbeing programme.
- Other info: Occasional travel to other schools within the Trust is required.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding children's welfare while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Applicants must undergo pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
The role will report directly to the Head of Kitchen. Provide nutritious, healthy meals for all pupils and staff. Prepare food, serve at the counter, and set up the hall for lunchtime. Based at Lyndhurst Primary School with occasional travel to other schools within the Trust.
Benefits
- Automatic enrolment into a Teachers or Local Government Pension Scheme (employees can opt out if they wish).
- Terms and conditions aligned with national standards for teaching staff, plus a Focus‑Trust pay and grading structure applicable to all support staff.
- Access to an employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme available.
- Excellent opportunities for professional and career development.
Safeguarding
Focus‑Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, trustees, governors and volunteers are expected to adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants will undergo assessment for suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre‑employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Equal Opportunities
Focus‑Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.
Kitchen General Assistant employer: Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Focus-Trust offers excellent professional development opportunities and aligns terms with national teaching standards. Located at Lyndhurst Primary School, they prioritise safeguarding and equal opportunities for all staff.
Contact Details:
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Recruitment Team
