We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS will be required prior to commencing employment.

We conduct an online search on all shortlisted candidates in order to identify candidates who may not be suitable to work alongside children. Further information on how we conduct our searches can be found in the document below.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies we advertise early if we get a high volume of suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Please mark clearly on your application form the position you are applying for

Catering Manager

Salary: NJC Grade F 12 -17 £26,421 - £28,770FTE actual starting salary: £25,198

Start Date: 4th November 2024

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm term time + an additional 2 weeks

Join our Team as a Catering Manager!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality catering services and keen to make a positive impact on the lives of young people? Combe Pafford School is looking for a dedicated and experienced Catering Manager to lead our catering operations.

As our Catering Manager, you will oversee all aspects of catering in the school, including the Yellow Frog Cafe and the school kitchen. You will have direct leadership and development of one of these kitchens and be responsible for financial oversight, marketing, extending our external catering opportunities, and increasing revenue for the school.

What Makes Combe Pafford School Stand Out?

Combe Pafford is an incredible school that caters to students with special educational needs. This role will develop all catering in the school, including supporting the learning vocational offer for our young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and provide high-quality school meals
• Manage catering budgets and negotiate best-value contracts
• Develop marketing strategies to extend external catering opportunities
• Supervise and deploy catering staff
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards

Perks and Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people

Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification below

Please complete the Support Staff application form and return it to: jobapps@combepafford.torbay.sch.uk before the closing date of noon on Thursday 10th October 2024.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Assistant Catering Manager

Salary: NJC Grade D 5 - 6 £23,500 - £23,893FTE actual starting salary: £16,389

Start Date: 4th November 2024

Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm term time + an additional 1 week

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Manager in providing high-quality catering services.
• Lead one key area of our school catering kitchens – either the school kitchen that serves meals for the children or our Yellow Frog Cafe.
• For the Yellow Frog Cafe, focus on generating income and profit while maintaining high standards.
• Plan varied and nutritious menus in advance.
• Supervise and deploy catering staff to ensure efficiency and high-quality food provision.
• Ensure compliance with school catering standards legislation and the school’s food safety policy.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to develop all catering in the school, including supporting the learning vocational offer for our young people.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification below

Please complete the Support staff application form and return it to: jobapps@combepafford.torbay.sch.uk before the closing date of noon on Thursday 10th October 2024.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

PA to the Head and Office Manager

Salary: NJC Grade G18-23  £29,269 - £32,076FTE Actual starting salary £22,964

Start Date: as soon as possible

Hours: Monday - Friday 8.45am - 4pm term time + an additional 1 week

The PA to the Head plays a crucial role in supporting the Head’s daily activities, managing schedules, and facilitating communication. This role includes administrative tasks, organising meetings, and handling correspondence both for the School and the Board of Governors, ensuring governance procedures are followed correctly at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Head’s diary and schedule appointments.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
• Handle correspondence, both incoming and outgoing.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Liaise with staff, parents, and external stakeholders on behalf of the Head.
• Complete Personnel related tasks as directed by the Head
• Act as Clerk to Governors
• Manage the Admin Team under the direction of the School Business Manager

Both roles are integral to the smooth running of the school and require individuals who are highly organised, communicative, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

A Job Description can be found below along with a Support Staff application form

The closing date for this post is noon on Thursday 17th October 2024, although we may close this early if we receive enough suitable applications.