Cook – Penglais Comprehensive School

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

We seek to appoint a Cook who will work in a busy kitchen preparing and providing lunch and light snacks to our staff and students whilst maintaining health and safety standards at all times.

The right candidate will enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment. The main qualities required to succeed in the role are: being able to relate well to students and a commitment to positive and healthy outcomes for young people; an enthusiasm for providing a quality provision in the canteen, and excellent attendance and punctuality.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais in becoming an excellent school.

Ysgol Penglais has much to offer:

• research-based school with good relationships between staff and students
• commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
• access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth
• located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty

For further details please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on or email

Ysgol Penglais is an equal opportunities employer.

Note:
We reserve the right to extend the Final date to receive applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults  part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role.

Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Schools and Culture:
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership;
  Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning;
  Digital Literacy;
  Literacy and Numeracy;
  Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion;
  Attendance;
  Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling;
  Welfare;
  Anti‑Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ;
  Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions:
• Culture: Music Service;
  Cered;
  Felinfach Theatre;
  Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places;
  Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme;
  Buildings;
  Grants
• Catering: Day Centres;
  Primary Schools;
  Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment;
  Childcare & Play Grant;
  Childcare Offer;
  Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Play schemes);
  Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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