Careers & Vacancies

The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School is an exciting place to be. We know, nurture and inspire our community to be the best version of themselves through a better understanding of the Christian faith, and a rich set of opportunities that support and challenge our learners so they are equipped to succeed. Through their engagement in society at Bishops’ and beyond, students make a positive difference through their wise action and a sense of responsibility. Our students’ initiative, drive and resilience will enable them to flourish and live ‘life in all its fullness.’ (John 10:10).

37 hours per week – term time only
8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4.00pm Fri

Grade 3 Point 2-4 £18,198 – £18,933 plus optional membership of the local government pension scheme. Actual salary £15,633 – £16,630
Required ASAP for handover

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail to provide administrative support. Previous experience using SIMS Management Information Systems desirable but not essential.
The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is a high achieving and forward thinking school, which is oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all our staff.

If you would be interested in joining us then please download an application pack from our website

Closing date: Monday 4 October 2021 @ 12 noon
The Bishops’ High School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding.

Headteacher's Letter Job Description

Grade 3 £9.43-£9.81 per hour
25-30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year plus two inset days (term-time)

Line Manager: Catering Manager

General Information/Purpose of Job
To support the Catering Manager and cover in any absence. Prepare, cook, and present all menu items, providing high quality dishes for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

To prepare, cook and assemble menus as stated in profile recipes following the set portion control.
To ensure all food is stored, handled, and packed at the correct temperature and in
accordance with food management system Safer Food Better business.
Complete and maintain records of temperatures and remedial action taken when
necessary. Recording actions in the SFBB diary.
To serve food from any of the current food outlets following all customer service
standards as stated and operating a cashless epos.
To comply with all food safety and health & safety legislation, ensuring the H&S of
yourself, your colleagues, and customers. Use any machinery and equipment in
accordance with the risk assessment for the area.
Carry out general cleaning of kitchen, its surrounds and equipment to ensure a hygienic
and safe working environment.
Helping plan with the Catering Manager and come up with ideas for 15-day menu cycles to ensure customer requirements are met within nutritional guidelines. Plan and organise special events and theme days, including Christmas.
Overseeing general kitchen and dining room duties e.g washing up, setting up and
clearing away of equipment/tables.
Assisting catering manager with end of day tasks and administration using the computer.

The above is a general Job Description and covers the main aspects of the role. In addition to this there are responsibilities specific to the role in our school as follows:
• Ordering of food. Supervise Team in absence of manager
• Check off deliveries and check invoices. Record delivery and pack away.
• Complete production and waste sheets, adjusting for day-to-day changes in pupil numbers.
• Follow all HACCAP regulations in relation to food safety legislation.
• Be competent in cooking and baking.
• Ensure all H&S regulations are adhered.
• Managing the production of food items to all food outlets.

Additional Information

Additional cleaning days required during the main school closure periods.
The jobholder works as a member of a kitchen team with other kitchen assistants and under the supervision of the catering manager. All responsibilities are shared with other kitchen assistants but may not necessarily be exercised daily as a rota system of tasks is in operation.

Not withstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with the School’s Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the main responsibilities of the job.

Headteacher's Letter Job Description Person Specification

37 hours per week – full year
8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4.00pm Fri

Grade 3 Point 2-4 £18,198 – £18,933 plus optional membership of the local government pension scheme

Required ASAP for handover
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail to provide administrative support in the main office for the duration of the maternity leave which is due to start towards the end of the calendar year. Previous experience using SIMS Management Information Systems desirable but not essential.

The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is a high achieving and forward thinking school, which is oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all our staff.

If you would be interested in joining us then please download an application pack from our website

Closing date: Monday 27 September 2021
The Bishops’ High School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding.

Headteacher's Letter Job Description

Bishops' is an exciting place to be and it is the people we work with that make it so.

Mr A Owen – School Timetable implementation and modeller, Teacher of MFL

“I find Bishops’ an extremely rewarding place to work where the pupils and staff are at the centre of decisions made, fully embracing the school’s ethos of a place where all are nurtured. During my time at Bishops’ I’ve been able to become involved in a variety of opportunities outside of the classroom, such as DofE, trips abroad and primary transition events. Bishops’ is a school with a strong professional development culture. I’m proud to have been part of the school’s journey.”

Mrs C Lloyd – Receptionist

“As a previous student I have many happy memories of my time at Bishops’ as a student. During my time studying the ethos and support received was fantastic and today as an adult I see how this remains. I feel so proud as I did as a student now employed at the school. l I continue to be impressed with the caring and high-quality support given to students. More recently, I have been able to observe the working practices of the school not only through my working at a place in which sits fondly in my heart but also through family members who have attended. Today I feel as happy and proud of the school as I did as a Student”

Dr D James – Science Teacher

“I see Bishops’ as a place to work where staff are understanding to the needs of students and other staff. Year on year I notice improvements in both the structure and the approach to learning which is driven by wanting to improve outcomes for all students, not just for Ofsted. Looking forward, I can’t see anywhere else that I would wish to teach.”