(Saturday mornings and Sunday lunchtime/evenings available)
Required from 1 September 2025
Please note – the hours in this post are split across Saturdays and Sundays, and we are open to this role being filled by one or more postholders on different days. When you apply, please indicate whether you are applying to work on one or both days.
THE SCHOOL
Ipswich School has been listed as one of the top 100 schools in the country and is certainly one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We were established prior to 1399, although we moved to our present site in 1852. We have over 1000 pupils aged between 3 months and 19 years and are fully coeducational. The School operates a 5 day week, with representative sports played during the week and on Saturdays.
CATERING AT IPSWICH SCHOOL
The School aims to provide a range of good quality, healthy food that is both interesting and appealing to pupils and staff alike. All meals are prepared and cooked on site.
A school lunch is provided for the children choosing to take them, giving a well-balanced diet for growing and energetic children, with a strong emphasis on fresh food. A wide range of dishes is available, including a choice of main meal, salads, desserts and fresh fruit following the School's healthy eating policy. Our in-house catering team are able to accommodate children who require special diets on medical or religious grounds.
THE POST
Ipswich School is seeking a reliable and hardworking weekend Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team. This is a vital role supporting our provision of high-quality, nutritious meals to boarding pupils at weekends. You will play a key part in ensuring our catering facilities are clean, efficient, and welcoming, and that pupils enjoy a safe, hygienic and pleasant mealtime experience.
You should have the following attributes:
* good inter-personal and team working skills
* reliability and punctuality
* flexibility to provide cover at short notice
HOURS OF WORK, PAY AND BENEFITS
* This is a permanent, part time, term time only post which is subject to a probationary period of 6 months
* The hours of work are during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per annum) as follows:
o Saturday 9.30am-1:00pm (3.5 hours) and 5:00pm -8:00pm (3 hours), totalling 6.5 hours
o Sundays 11:00am-2:00 pm (3 hours) and 5:00pm-8:00pm (3 hours), totalling 6 hours
o This is a total of 12.5 hours per week during Ipswich School term time
* We are open to these hours being shared between one or more postholders – when you apply, please indicate whether you are applying to work on one or both days
* Please note you are always expected to work on the two days prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term each year, and on the INSET day (currently in February each year). These days are staff INSET days for training and development activities and they are included in the definition of Ipswich School term time.
* Additional hours may be required from time to time (with additional pay).
* The salary for the hours as described is £5,989.00 per annum. Salaries are reviewed annually in line with changes to the National Living Wage.
* The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times.
* Salaries are paid monthly in arrears by BACS on the last working day of each month throughout the year. Pay is reviewed, but not necessarily increased, annually.
* Staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
* After 3 months' service you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and you will receive 3x death in service cover.
* Staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
CLOSING DATE AND INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENTS
Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format please contactus.
A job description and application form can be downloaded from www.ipswich.school/vacancies or by contacting the HR team – hr@ipswich.school / 01473408300. Completed application forms should be returned to: The Director of HR, Ipswich School,25Henley Road, Ipswich, IP13SG or email: hr@ipswich.school by noon on Friday 18 July 2025.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date and interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 21 July 2025.
PLEASE NOTE
* Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School Policy on the recruitment of ex offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.
* Ipswich School's employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for, or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out his/her duties the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School she/he must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Ipswich School's employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.
* Ipswich School operates a No Smoking Policy. Strict observance of this Policy is a condition of employment at the School as is compliance with the statutory restriction on smoking in public places.
Ipswich School is a Registered Charity, No 310493. VAT reg: 479 7245 36
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