Careers at KES

SEN & Pastoral Support Administrator

Permanent Part-time

37 weeks per year (Term time plus 1 week)

Actual Salary £17,882 (including holiday pay)

Closing Date: 09/01/2024

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Administrator to support our SENCo, Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Academic Support teams.  This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced professional to provide a full range of routine administrative support (to the SENCo, Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Academic Support teams) and the delivery of additional administrative tasks including liaising with key stakeholders, organising care plan reviews and referrals to CAMHS and reviewing and updating databases to ensure the smooth running of the School. 

This role will also be responsible for supervising After School Care in the Senior School and the organisation of pastoral events and trips.  Within this interesting and varied role, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate flexibility in their approach, excellent organisational and time management skills, and have excellent IT knowledge.

The successful candidate will be provided with a full induction, supportive line management and appropriate training. This role will be worked Monday to Friday 10.30am to 6pm with a 1 hour unpaid break daily for 37 weeks of the year. 

The closing date for this vacancy is 8.30am on Tuesday 9 January 2024 and the completed application form needs to be sent to our HR Department via their email address [email protected]. Interviews will be held within a fortnight of this closing date.

• Job Description
• Letter from the Bursar
• Application Form

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King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, which includes successful clearance of an enhanced DBS check, receipt of satisfactory references and a pre-employment health questionnaire.

School Sous Chef

Permanent Full Time

10am – 6pm Monday to Thursday (Friday 5.30pm) with the occasional Saturday

Half hour unpaid lunch

Annual Salary £25,853

Recruitment Bonus £1,000 to be paid in two instalments

Closing Date: 08/01/2024

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Chef with culinary knowledge and production skills to be part of the catering team responsible for the food service provision for pupils, as well as catering for functions and events across the school campus.  Passionate about food and culinary service, you will assist in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and be responsible for elements of the main menu and service periods.  With the Catering Manager you will assist with menu development and recipe ideas whilst maintaining excellent standards and food quality. 

The school places a high priority on the provision of excellent catering to the pupils, staff and parents of the school and is constantly striving to improve the quality of the food on offer. Ultimately, we are seeking to make the school catering offer one of the leaders within the sector.   

The school’s Catering Department operates at the highest of standards to ensure that the pupils enjoy meals that are planned with great care, prepared with skill, presented with imagination and flair and of course taste delicious.  We look for high quality food, exceeding the expectation of a normal school meal, which is home-made using quality, fresh ingredients.   Previous experience of large cover catering would be beneficial but not essential. 

The role will be 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm (Friday 5.30pm) with no less than 15 Saturdays worked as time off in lieu.  A formal induction program is planned to provide training and support during the initial first term. You will be based at our North Road site, and we offer a competitive salary which will be enhanced by the School’s generous staff benefit package including holiday pay and free parking.  Training and a uniform will be provided.

Please note there is a recruitment bonus of £1,000.  £500 to be paid 3 months after starting and £500 at the end of the 6 month probationary period.

To discuss this role please contact Peter Brockwell, Estates and Facilities Manager on 07778 507654. An application form can be downloaded from our website www.kesbath.com and completed forms need to be returned to Heather Baker, HR Manager at her email address [email protected].  The closing date for this position is 8.30am on Monday 8 January 2024.  Interviews may be held for suitably qualified and experienced candidates after 11 December 2023, but consideration will be given to applications received up to the 8 January 2024.

• Job Description
• Letter from the Bursar
• Application Form

Please read our Privacy Notice which describes why and how we collect and use personal data about you and provides information about your rights in relation to that data. 

Privacy Notice Staff.pdf (kesbath.com)

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Site Operative/Porter

Permanent, Full time

37 hours per week

Annual Salary £22,816

Closing Date: 11/12/2023

We wish to appoint an energetic Site Operative to join our friendly team within the busy Estates and Facilities Department. This interesting and varied role would suit a person who has a friendly and helpful manner, is a team player and has a 'can do' attitude.

The Site Operative's role is to ensure a safe, secure, welcoming environment for staff, students, and School visitors. Daily tasks include collecting and delivering a range of items such as sporting and musical equipment and catering provisions around the school's campus and undertaking general caretaking, cleaning and security duties.

The successful candidate must have basic IT skills and hold a current clean driving license. They will be provided with suitable work wear, full induction and supportive line management. A current DI licence would be advantageous but not essential as training can be provided.

Free car parking, refreshments and lunch are provided, and appropriate training will be available with the opportunity for progression for motivated and proactive candidates.

The working pattern for this role is 37 hours per week, which will be worked flexibly between 7am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. A small number of Saturdays will need to be worked and will be repaid as time off in lieu.

If you are interested in this role and wish to know more about it, please call our Estates & Facilities Manager Peter Brockwell on 07778 507654.  Should you wish to apply, please complete an Application Form, and return it to [email protected] before 8.30am on Monday 11 December 2023. Interviews may be held for suitable candidates after the 4 December 2023, but consideration will be given to applications received up to the 11 December 2023.

• Job Description
• Letter from the Bursar
• Application Form

Please read our Privacy Notice which describes why and how we collect and use personal data about you and provides information about your rights in relation to that data. 

Privacy Notice Staff.pdf (kesbath.com)

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Minibus Driver

Permanent Part time

7am to 9am and/or 3.30pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Salary £13.44 per hour plus holiday pay

Closing Date: 8/1/2024

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and responsible Minibus Driver to join our welcoming Estates and Facilities team.  This is an exciting time to be joining King Edward’s School and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the School and its community.

This rewarding role will require a polite and friendly manner and the ability to work independently and provide a safe and reliable driving service to the pupils of King Edward’s School. The successful candidate will have a full clean UK driving licence, including D1 Minibus entitlement and will have excellent time management and outstanding personal skills particularly with an ability to relate well to young people, parents, colleagues and external agencies.  Experience of driving passenger vehicles is highly desirable along with First Aid and MIDAS training.

The role will be 10 or 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7am to 9am and/or 3.30pm to 5.30pm.  The successful applicant may be permitted to keep the vehicle at their property overnight if they live within a sensible distance to the bus route, they are servicing.  A formal induction program is planned to provide training and support during the initial first term. You will be based at our North Road site, and we offer a competitive salary which will be enhanced by the School’s generous staff benefit package including holiday pay, free food and parking.  Training and a uniform will be provided.

To discuss this role please contact Peter Brockwell, Estates and Facilities Manager on 07778 507654. An application form can be downloaded from our website www.kesbath.com and completed forms need to be returned to Heather Baker, HR Manager at her email address [email protected].  The closing date for this position is 8.30am on Monday 8 January 2024.  Interviews may be held for suitably qualified and experienced candidates after 11 December 2023, but consideration will be given to applications received up to the 8 January 2024.

• Job Description
• Letter from the Bursar
• Application Form

Please read our Privacy Notice which describes why and how we collect and use personal data about you and provides information about your rights in relation to that data. 

Privacy Notice Staff.pdf (kesbath.com)

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.