Job overview Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’. We are looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant for our busy, vibrant kitchen at Tudor Academy. The successful candidate must: Have a knowledge of basic food preparation Be able to work effectively in a busy and hectic environment Have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets. Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils. Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal. Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies. We can offer you: A dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues; Excellent professional development and promotion opportunities; Membership to Perkbox discount scheme; Subsidised private healthcare with Benenden. Our Academies are inclusive, with the highest academic standards; we will take children from all backgrounds and give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish. The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the centre of everything we do. The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post and can be found on our website. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification - CVs are not accepted. Closing date: 26th January 2025 This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS, social media check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK. About Tudor Academy Tudor Academy King Henry's Drive, New Addington, Croydon Surrey CR0 0PH United Kingdom Work with us, and you’ll make an impact on our community – every day. Tudor Academy is a happy academy, where the success of every child matters. We are proud of the education we offer and believe strongly that a great education is one of the most precious gifts a child can receive. How we work Underpinning all we do is a belief that every moment a child is in school must be used effectively. If time is wasted, it is lost forever. So all our structures and policies are designed to maximise children’s learning while they are with us. We aim to make learning experiences varied and inclusive, and raising standards, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy, remains our main objective. A UNICEF Rights Respecting School As a STEP academy, our values – Passion, Urgency, Positivity, Aspiration and Commitment – are at the heart of everything we do. We provide an environment where children feel safe, valuable and respected and, as a Rights Respecting School, create many opportunities for them to take leading roles in school life. Meaning Tudor pupils become very confident and self-assured individuals. STEP Academy Trust We know that it is the exceptional quality of our staff that is key to our success. That’s why we’ll invest in your career and give you an unrivalled benefits package. We are a growing family of primary academies that strive together for excellence. So we spread best practice, transfer staff to support partner academies, share specialist knowledge and consistently challenge the status quo. Giving you every opportunity to grow and develop in your role. We want you to do well, that’s why we offer: Great opportunities for accelerated promotion – right across our nine-academy trust Fully funded leadership training courses (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH) Fully funded Masters and PhD courses At least seven NQT development days each year And with free lunch every day, we’ll keep you well fed too. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our mission. If you share our drive to improve the life chances of all children, we’d love to hear from you