We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Catering Services Manager – Penglais Comprehensive School
We seek to appoint an innovative Catering Services Manager to lead a busy kitchen in preparing and providing healthy, nutritious, and appetizing food for our staff and students whilst maintaining health and safety standards at all times.
The right candidate will have the skills to lead staff in a busy kitchen environment, ensuring that the canteen is a happy and productive place to work.
The main qualities required to succeed in the role include the ability to plan strategically to deliver an efficient catering service within available finances, lead and manage staff effectively, relate well to students, and a commitment to positive healthy outcomes for young people, in line with Welsh Government policies and the new school curriculum for Wales. You will also have excellent attendance and punctuality.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais School in becoming an excellent school.
Ysgol Penglais School has much to offer:
* a research-based school with good relationships between staff and students
* a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
* access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth
* located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty
For further details, please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on 01970 624811 or email hcl@penglais.org.uk.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer
* Work-life balance
* Lifestyle savings scheme
* Generous employer pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Learning and development
Where you'll work
Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools to help them deliver first-class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:
* School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
* Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
* Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying; Pupil Voice
* Education Governance: Data; Governor Support; Policy support
* School Admissions
* Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
* Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
* Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
* Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training
Aberystwyth is a lively university town and seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of the atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.
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