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Northfleet School for Girls is a vibrant and caring school with a great community feel. Over recent years we have been growing rapidly (62% increase in student roll since 2017) and we believe this is down to the following key areas:
1. A real passion to develop the whole student as well as achieve excellent academic progress
2. A dedicated staffing team who really care and a clear commitment by leaders to staff wellbeing
3. Great student behaviour and engagement, allowing staff and students to flourish
Assistant Facilities Manager - Catering
We are seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager who will be responsible for the smooth running of our catering functions across the school. The role also involves deputising for the Facilities Manager when needed and working closely with the Assistant Facilities Manager for Site and Cleaning.
The successful candidate will lead an effective catering team and have a passion to continue to deliver high quality catering across all outlets and at all social times. We are looking for a catering professional who aspires to further develop and promote our highly valued catering provision.
This is a permanent post for 37 hours per week and 42 weeks per year (term time plus an additional 3 weeks during the school holidays). The working pattern is 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 15:30 on Fridays.
Why work at our school?
4. A clear commitment to staff wellbeing through our wellbeing charter, including workload reviews, wellbeing meeting slots, paid staff social organiser, wellbeing spaces and free use of our professional fitness suite
5. Outstanding facilities, including our community farm, fitness suite, recording studio, expansive library, new MUGA and professional performing arts spaces.
6. Very strong use of IT across the school including 1-1 laptop scheme and interactive touch screens in all classrooms.
7. Performance management reviews take place annually in September with the opportunity for a performance related pay award once an employee is eligible i.e. has been employed long enough for evidence to be provided
Northfleet School for Girls and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. For any candidate who is shortlisted, an online search will be conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 statutory guidance.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the published closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed before.