Kingsmoor Lower School

Vacancies

Job Vacancy

Immediate Start

Kitchen Assistant – Part Time plus Cover

Hourly rate: £13.28

9am – 1.30pm

Kingsmoor Lower School is a friendly, Values-based School, with a strong, nurturing ethos, situated in Flitwick. We encourage children and staff to develop a ‘growth mindset’ when it comes to their potential to ‘build their brains’ and be the best they can be.

We have a vacancy for a Kitchen Assistant who will be employed on a part time basis to cover a period of absence in the kitchen (ideally commercial but domestic experience also considered) and to provide assistance during busy periods. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a kitchen and main duties and responsibilities will include:

To prepare the dining area which may include moving and setting up furniture, setting trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required.
To prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment in the dining centre for the efficient and effective service of the meal.
To assist in the preparation of cooking and serving of food and beverages.
To serve food appropriately, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.
To wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the dining centre.
To clean, on a daily basis, all catering areas to the required standard.
To work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations standards.
To undergo training, both on and off the job, as required.
To inform the Kitchen Manager of any defects in equipment or of premises not meeting Health & Safety and/or Food Hygiene Regulations standards.
To undertake such other related duties as are required to ensure the dining area and the kitchen are in a clean and hygienic condition and that the food service is efficient and effective.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration and ID verification check on the day of the interview. The school reserves the right to perform a ‘Social Media Check, on shortlisted candidates prior to interview

Application packs are available from the school office, or call on 01525712448 or email: schooloffice@kingsmoorschool.co.uk

Closing date for applicants: Friday 16th October 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Completed application forms should be returned to Kingsmoor Lower School via post, hand or email to schooloffice@kingsmoorschool.co.uk

	NJC Application Form (11)	[doc 330KB]
	Kitchen Assistant Application Pack 2026	[pdf 591KB]

Midday Supervisor

Hourly rate: £13.28 per hour

11.45am – 1.15pm

We are looking to appoint a motivated, energetic and organised individual to become part of the midday supervisory team. This will be a term time only job 11.45 -1.00 Monday – Friday, plus a proportionate attendance at five INSET days.

Main Responsibilities are:

Supervision, organisation and safeguarding of children within the playground or dining hall environment.
Organise and develop interactive activities for the children during play.
To ensure all children receive a school meal.
To encourage dining arrangements that promotes an orderly and pleasant meal service for pupils.
To assist as required to ensure a calm, clean environment in the dining hall.

The successful candidate will be friendly, have good communication skills as well as the ability to adapt their approach to suit the needs and different personalities of the children.

You will:

Exhibit a calm and reassuring manner.
Be passionate about making a difference to every child.
Value a team working approach and be keen to contribute and share your skills with colleagues.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build on and maintain strong relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community.
Be punctual and reliable.

In return we offer:

A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
A happy working environment with friendly and well-behaved children,
Excellent professional development opportunities
Calm and purposeful environments.
Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community.
Suitable training, including First Aid, where required.

Unfortunately, we cannot show you our fantastic environment or allow you to meet our wonderful children at the moment, but our website is a great source of information.

Expressions of interest should be made to the school office who will then begin the application process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration and ID verification check on the day of the interview. The school reserves the right to perform a ‘Social Media Check, on shortlisted candidates prior to interview .

Application packs are available from the school office, or call on 01525712448 or email: schooloffice@kingsmoorschool.co.uk

Closing date for applicants: Friday 16th October 2026

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Completed application forms should be returned to Kingsmoor Lower School via post, hand or email to schooloffice@kingsmoorschool.co.uk

	NJC Application Form (11)	[doc 330KB]
	Midday Supervisor Application Pack 2026	[pdf 562KB]