Job Description

Thank you for taking the time to consider applying to join our team at St Joseph's. Our school values are summed up in our mission statement. We want all of our students to live life to the full. This mission is underpinned by our FLAME character values of Faith, Learning, Attitude, Mutual Respect and Enrichment. Each member of our school community lives out these values making St Joseph's a truly special community in which to work.

Graded 'Good' in 2022 by Ofsted and Outstanding in 2019 by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, St Joseph's is an 11 - 18 academy which serves the communities of South Tyneside and East Gateshead. The majority of our pupils come from Hebburn and Jarrow with some travelling from much further afield.

St Joseph's Catholic Academy is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham, which offers the opportunity to work collaboratively. Within the school and wider Trust, there are significant opportunities for CPD and collaborative work across a number of schools.

The Role

As an Apprentice Chef you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within our established Catering Team.

Our Catering Team plays an important role in the success of our students through providing healthy and nutritional options for mealtimes throughout the school day, including breakfast club, break time and lunchtimes.

Supported by an in-school Mentor and a Learning Mentor through the Apprenticeship Provider, you will develop a wide range of skills including food preparation, production and portion control, organisation and supervision of food preparation and service, administrative duties related to working as a Chef in a school, as well as all of the regulatory guidelines and requirements through on the job and virtual training provided by our leading national training provider.

You will also benefit from being able to be part of a wider Trust network of Chefs and Catering Staff who work across the 30 different schools, gaining experience and sharing good practice as you start your career pathway.

This is a Term Time Only role, meaning you only work during term time and on INSET days. However, your salary is paid in 12 equal instalments, meaning that you do get paid in August during the summer break.

During the first year of your Apprenticeship, you will be paid the Apprenticeship Minimum Wage. This will then increase at the start of year two according to the Apprenticeship Wage for your age group.

What Type of Person are we Looking For?

We are looking for an individual who is adaptable, flexible and able to navigate changes quickly and effectively, and can provide creative solutions when issues arise.

Experience of working with a variety of different computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office/OneDrive is an advantage for this role, but not essential as full training will be provided.

In order to recruit and retain the best possible candidates St Joseph's offers a range of enhancements for staff including:

Ample free parking on site Access to school fitness facilities A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully Opportunities to contribute to wider school activities
If you require further information about the post, or would like to arrange a visit and speak to the Headteacher, please contact our School Business Manager Mrs V Henry VHenry@stjosephs.uk.net.

To register interest and apply for this opportunity, please complete the appropriate information with Life Time Training, who is providing the Apprenticeship Lifetime Training apprenticeship vacancies www.lifetimetraining.co.uk/personal/apprenticeship-vacancies/?vacancyreference=245360

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. Online checks will be done for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From 11,278.60 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person