Vacancies

Kitchen Supervisor

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, well qualified and highly organised individual with high expectations, excellent understanding of current regulations, the ability to communicate very empathetically with people and work collaboratively with our team of staff.  The successful applicant will be hard working, self-motivated, well organised. 

The successful applicant will work with a Kitchen Assistant to ensure that food is ready on time, lunchtimes run smoothly and food is served from a clean and tidy kitchen. The role will include washing up and preparing food to serve to our children, some of whom have medical and/or dietary needs e.g. food intolerances.

There will be opportunities for occasional overtime, pension, free parking, meals on duty, staff discounts on school fees. The position offers great work life balance.Fairfield is a happy school with a family atmosphere and a friendly, stimulating working environment, based on mutual respect and high standards of behaviour.  The small class sizes, well-motivated pupils and very supportive colleagues make Fairfield a fulfilling school in which to work.  There is also an active Parent Teacher Association.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE SUPERVISOR

We are seeking an After-School Care Supervisor to join our team. The role involves providing care within a safe, stimulating and vibrant environment, from 3.30pm-5.30pm each day (6.00pm occasionally) for children aged 3-11 who attend the school. We are looking for a friendly, professional, hardworking individual, preferably with a Level 3 qualification. The role is term time only but with the flexible opportunity to sign up for shifts in our Holiday Club during school holiday periods. There is also the opportunity to work additional hours at lunchtime (12.15pm-1.45pm). The individual should be:

• Enthusiastic
• Friendly
• Energetic
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Should love working with children and enjoy the outdoor environment whatever the weather
• Hardworking
• Enjoy working as part of a team

For further details and an Application Pack, please contact bursar@fairfieldschool.org.uk or call 01275 462743. 

Applications should consist of a completed Application Form and covering letter.

Fairfield School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact us at bursar@fairfieldschool.org.uk 

Fairfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School's due diligence and in line with KCSIE 2024. These include ID and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful Enhanced DBS check. The School will carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview, (including those which are "spent" unless they"protected" under the DBS filtering rules), in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature. 

Our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy can be found on this website under the About/School Information menu.

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