Kitchen Porter

About The Role

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

Part Time, 20 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications

Required:

Level 2 Award of Food Safety in Catering

Start Date:

28th September 2026

Salary: £26,016 per annum

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.

We are now looking to appoint a suitably qualified or experienced person to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, working with the relevant Departments to support student development, progress and attainment and working in line with the School’s Behaviour Policy.

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team;
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

• A Level 2 Award of Food Safety in Catering;
• Experience of catering in large quantities to high standards in an education setting or similar;
• Qualifications showing a good standard of basic literacy and numeracy;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm under pressure;
• Good communication and written skills are vital for this role;
• Knowledge of safe working practices, Health & Safety legislation, Allergy Awareness & COSHH regulations;
• Experience of cleaning and the ability to maintain a range of equipment;
• Well organised and professional with a flexible and positive approach to all aspects and areas of your work;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, responding to tight deadlines, prioritising work and collaborating with colleagues to achieve goals within timescales;
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation