Vacancies

To apply to these vacancies, please complete the application form and send to HR@SeatonPrimary.org.uk, please note that our offices are closed for the Summer Holiday period so applications will be picked up early in September and responded to at that time.

Bank Staff: Catering Assistant

Seaton Primary School
Flexible Bank Contract | Term Time Only
Typically around 4 hours per day when required

£13.05 per hour

Love working in a busy kitchen? Looking for flexible, school-friendly hours?

We're looking for a friendly, reliable Bank Catering Assistant to join our school kitchen team.

This is a flexible bank role providing additional support during busy periods, staff absence and increased demand. Although we can't guarantee hours, we anticipate there will be regular opportunities to work, typically around 4 hours per day, making this an ideal role for someone looking for flexible employment that fits around family life, another job or retirement.

You'll be joining a welcoming team preparing healthy school meals for our children each day.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside our Kitchen Manager and catering team, you'll help to:

Prepare fresh ingredients and assist with meal preparation
Set up serving counters ready for lunchtime service
Serve meals to children in a friendly and efficient manner
Wash, clean and tidy kitchen equipment and work areas
Help maintain excellent food hygiene standards
Store food safely and assist with stock and deliveries
Support the smooth running of our busy school kitchen.

We're looking for someone who is:

Friendly, reliable and hardworking
Enjoys working as part of a team
Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Takes pride in keeping work areas clean and organised
Happy following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
Flexible and willing to help wherever needed.

Experience

Previous catering or kitchen experience would be helpful but it isn't essential. If you're enthusiastic, enjoy working with people and are willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

Flexible, school-friendly hours
A welcoming and supportive team
Term-time working only
Training and support
The opportunity to play an important part in providing healthy meals for our pupils

Hours

This is a bank position, meaning there are no guaranteed weekly hours.

Safeguarding

Seaton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and all required pre-employment checks.

Mealtime Assistant

Seaton Primary School
Permanent | 10 hours per week
Monday to Friday | 11:30am to 1:30pm (term time only)

Grade A - £24,796 FTE (pro rata)

Every lunchtime is an opportunity to help children feel safe, included and valued. If you're someone who enjoys working with children and being part of a friendly school community, we'd love to hear from you.

At Seaton Primary School, we believe lunchtime is much more than eating a meal. It's a chance for children to build friendships, develop independence and enjoy a safe, happy break in the middle of their day.

We're looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Mealtime Assistant to join our friendly team.

No two days are quite the same, but you'll play an important role in helping our children have a positive lunchtime experience.

What you'll be doing

You'll work as part of our lunchtime team to:

Welcome children into the hall and help prepare the dining area
Support the serving of lunches and encourage good table manners
Help younger children with food, cutlery and developing independence
Supervise children during lunchtime, both in the dining hall and on the playground
Promote positive behaviour and ensure children remain safe and happy
Help tidy and clean the dining area after lunch, ready for the afternoon
Report any accidents or concerns and contribute to keeping our children safe.

We're looking for someone who is:

Warm, approachable and enjoys working with children
Calm, patient and able to build positive relationships
Reliable and punctual
A great team player
Happy working both indoors and outdoors in all weathers
Confident communicating with children and colleagues
Able to encourage children to make healthy choices and enjoy lunchtime.

What we can offer

A welcoming and supportive school community
Friendly colleagues who work together as a team
The opportunity to make a real difference to children's daily school experience
Training, including First Aid where appropriate
A permanent position with regular hours during term time.

Hours

10 hours per week
Monday to Friday
11:30am to 1:30pm
Term time only

Safeguarding

Governor Vacancies

Current vacancies on the Seaton Primary School Governing Body

Vacancy name: Co-opted Governors, Parent Governors, Chair of Governors

Role type: Voluntary

Details: We have a number of current and upcoming vacancies for the role Governor on the Seaton Primary School Governing Body. Governors are volunteers who make a vital contribution to the success of the school.
We are the local Primary School at the heart of the town and the community. We are proud of our welcoming and nurturing school environment that respects and celebrates diversity. The governing body is made up of staff, parents and co-opted governors from outside the immediate school community, who together offer a valuable range of skills to the schools.

To find out more about the role of a Co-opted Governor or to apply, please email James at: clerk@seatonprimary.org.uk. We will then send you further information and an application pack.

Please note: you must be 18 or over to apply, and all new governors must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Safeguarding Statement

Seaton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.