Food Services Assistant (21¼ hours per week over 5 days) Term Time Only

Food Services Assistant Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Permanent contract

Pay scale: National Living Wage (£10,696) pro rata to £22,071 full time equivalent - dependant on age)

( from 6/4/2025 NLW increase (£11,416) pro rata to £23557 full time equivalent-dependant on age)

Hours: 21¼

Shift pattern: Mon- Fri, 10:45am - 15:30pm with half hour break

Vacancy details: We require a well organised person to provide catering support in our busy restaurant. The duties of this post are varied, but will include preparing meals, cleaning, serving meals to staff & students. Previous restaurant experience would be an advantage.

Please note that should sufficient applications be received this advert may close earlier than stated, so if you are interested in this position please apply now.

Information about the school

STS is an 11 to 18, mixed, secondary school that has an excellent reputation across Kent. The School gained new leadership in January 2025, with an emphasis around building a strong school culture and promoting wellbeing for everyone who is part of the school community.

The success of our students from Year 7 through to the Sixth Form is due to the ‘can do, will do’ attitude that is the hallmark of staff and students alike. At STS we ‘Hold fast that which is good’: a broad and engaging curriculum; interesting, inspiring and innovative classroom practice; as well as a whole host of enriching extra-curricular activity. Throughout their time at STS the students are provided with quality advice, support and guidance to help them progress and grow academically, personally and vocationally. We recognise and celebrate diversity and understand that a ‘one size fits all’ approach is inappropriate for the unique individuals we serve.

What is it like to work for us?

We pride ourselves on our friendly, purposeful and supportive working environment where staff can develop professionally and meet their own career aspirations. Please read the quotes below from current staff members as to what it is like to work at Sandwich Technology School.

"There's a balance of warmth and professionalism; ambition is encouraged and innovation is welcomed."

"The amount of autonomy and trust is really amazing here..... I have been given the chance to teach in my own way, yet have a supportive and collaborative department that shares ideas"

"I am free to take risks and try new things and share my experience with others."

"There is a rich CPD offering that supports research based methods informed by experience."

"Staff actively support each other through tough times, both personal and professional."

"There is plenty of opportunities for aspiring leaders at all levels."

Here are some quotes from our most recent Review by Challenge partners (24th to 26th Feb 2025)

• All stakeholders are actively engaged in the creation of the school’s new values

• Continuing professional development (CPD) is tailored to individual staff, allowing them to engage in relevant training for their career stage

• The quality of provision continues to improve at Sandwich Technology School

• Students speak of the many positive improvements they have noticed to school life since January 2025. They say that the school provides a safe environment

• Students are optimistic about the school’s future and the positive learning atmosphere that is evident.

• Leaders and staff prioritise high-quality relationships and mutual respect within the school community

• Clear behavioural expectations for students.

• The personal development curriculum supports students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural growth well

• The curriculum roadmap for each subject is sequenced and progressive

• Well-established routines ensure that students are prepared to learn from the beginning of lessons

• The 'Sandwich Start' method provides valuable thinking and learning time for students, thereby enhancing knowledge retention

• The vast majority of sixth form students achieve well and gain a place at their first choice of university.

Safeguarding Statement

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

Policy Principles

Welfare of the child is paramount.

All children have equal rights to protection.

All staff have an equal responsibility to act of any suspicion or disclosure that may suggest a child is at risk of harm.

Students and staff involved in child protection issues will receive appropriate support.

Child Protection

The Schools Child Protection Policy can be found in the Policies section on out website.

Application Process:

Please apply via our online application form below.  Please note that in order to complete this form you will need your National Insurance(NI) number, education and work history to hand.  Please complete our form in one go as you are not able to save a part completed form.

Equal Opportunities and Disability Statement

This section of the application form is CONFIDENTIAL and will be detached from your application form.  You do not need to complete this section of the form, however the more information that is provided, the more effective the schools equal opportunities monitoring will be.

If you are offered an interview, we have a policy of providing appropriate access and equipment so that disabled people are considered on an equal basis. If you would like any further assistance or advice about this application we will try to help.

Social Media Checks:

Please note that by applying to this role you are agreeing to Social Media checks if you are offered this position. Please complete the schools Disclosure of Social media footprint and submit via email to personnel@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk .

Information on Section relating the Criminal Convictions or Cautions

It is an offence for an individual to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children). As a result, an individual would be unable to carry out the advertised role if they have certain criminal convictions.

As part of the application process, we ask candidates about whether they have any criminal convictions that would prevent them from fulfilling the role.  Thi is to ensure the candidate is suitable to work for the school.  The school are also  required to carry out a DBS check in order to determine your suitability for the role.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. We will take into account the circumstances and background of any offences and whether they are relevant to the position in question, balancing the rights and interests of the individual, our employees, pupils, parents, suppliers and the public.

We will treat all applicants, employees and volunteers fairly but reserve the right to withdraw an offer of employment if you do not disclose relevant information, or if a DBS check reveals information which we reasonably believe would make you unsuitable for the role. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are "protected" and are note subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

If you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) please complete the relevant section in the form below.