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As part of an educational restructure in the local area in 2022, we have welcomed over 350 new students and over 35 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 850 learners across Years 7-13.

We are looking to expand our team with talented individuals who are passionate about learning and relish the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of South West England.

As we continue to increase in student numbers and settle into our new school for 2023, we are now seeking more colleagues to join our exciting journey and help us gain the capacity to continue delivering teaching and learning to the highest levels. Wadham School is a welcoming and warmly inviting setting in the heart of Crewkerne with host of highly skilled professionals who place high value on education and helping our students to achieve to the very best of their potential every day.

Wadham School can offer you:

The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, and we will be delighted to answer your questions in person or by telephone and give you more information before you make the decision to apply. Please note we do not accept CV applications.

Please note that at times some interviews can occur shortly after the short-listing process, where you will be notified by email and posted letter should you be successful in joining our interview candidates. We shall acknowledge every application we receive and wish you every success as you apply to join our team at Wadham School.

Please call Mrs Lorrie Mahoney on 01460 270127 to discuss your application for any of the vacancies on this page or arrange a visit to the school and meet our team.

You should apply using the Somerset Council application form (at the bottom of this page) and email it to recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk before the closing date on the advert. All application forms will be acknowledged by return email.

Teaching Staff Vacancies

Please see the link Job Description/Person Specification in each advert for more details.

Application form is at the bottom of the page.

We currently have no vacancies.

Support Staff Vacancies

Please see the link Job Description/Person Specification in each advert for more details.

Application form is at the bottom of the page.

Catering Assistant 20.50 Hours Weekly

Catering Assistant

**Part time: 20.50* hours per week/Permanent**

Salary Scale: Grade 16. Pt. 2

Actual Salary: £11,224 per annum

Closing date: Friday 27^th June 2025

Starting: 01 September 2025

We have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our excellent catering Team, working term time plus INSET days (39 weeks). This is a varied and interesting position that offers the opportunity to assist in the preparation of hot and cold meals for students and staff and our feeder primary schools, serve in the Servery at break and lunch times and help keep the kitchen clean and tidy and hygienic following the guidance of the Food Standards Agency.

We are looking for outstanding individuals who will relish the opportunity to:

Work with a friendly team in a busy and fast paced catering environment
Assist with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat to a high standard following Food Standards Agency guidance and practices
Assist in the servery, taking money and ipay transactions for staff and students
Keep up to date with current relevant legal requirements and food safety regulations

You are likely to be someone who:

Is reliable and self-motivated with a responsive and reflective approach to work
Has previous experience in catering and industrial kitchen environments (or relative experience)
Has Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification (or be willing to train)
Has COSHH and Manual Handling qualifications (or be willing to train)
Understands the working of The Children’s Food Trust and promotes healthy eating options for children
Understands food allergens and safe food handling practices
Has some flexibility to cover staff absences and occasionally work additional hours where required
Can offer excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working within a busy team

Wadham School can offer you:

*Part time hours working hours from 9.00AM to 2.00PM Mondays and Wednesdays and 10.30AM to 2.00PM Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
An opportunity to work in a Level 5 Hygiene rated establishment with a highly motivated team
Onsite parking (on a first come – first served basis)
Training and CPD in Catering, Health & Safety and Safeguarding, with options for other courses through TES online training
Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset Council
Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch

Please click this link for the Job Description and Person Specification details.

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV and all application forms must be completed in full, giving a full work history and two referees, one being your current/ previous employer.

Visits to the school or an informal talk are warmly encouraged

For all enquires please contact Recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk

or telephone 01460 270127 to discuss

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

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