Work at Ryde

The benefits of working at Ryde School are many. The School occupies a 17-acre site overlooking the Solent with a range of traditional and listed buildings alongside award- winning contemporary architecture.

Competitive salaries, private pension arrangements, salary sacrifice, access to electric car and health scheme memberships and to sailing, golfing and gym facilities. A daily lunch is prepared in house. These are some of the benefits enjoyed by staff, whilst working in a happy, rewarding and innovative environment focused on our motivated pupils and their achievements.

We enjoy a supportive culture at Ryde and professional development is actively encouraged. All staff and pupils are asked to strive to embody the School Motto of 'Ut Prosim' (to be of service) and the School values of Ambition, Responsibility, Courage and Respect in their work and interactions.

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Current Vacancies

CATERING ASSISTANT
Catering Assistant Full Time, Term time (plus 2.5 weeks) Ryde School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 2 -18 years old. We are currently looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team and contribute towards the delivery of our first-class food service. Our purpose is to provide an exceptional education on the Isle of Wight, enabling our boarding and day pupils to flourish in mind, body and soul. We nurture pupils to make a positive difference and embrace the opportunities of the wider world. In this role you will be part of our busy Catering team serving pupils, staff and visitors with fresh and nutritious food with a varied menu that changes daily. Routine tasks such as setting up the service counters, serving food and cleaning down the service area and dining hall are key components of the job. Assisting with the cleaning of utensils, crockery and cutlery will also be necessary to support the smooth running of the overall dining experience. As you would expect in a role like this, being approachable for our customers whilst working in an efficient and tidy manner is essential. Full responsibilities are detailed in the job description. Job Description The ideal candidate will: Have a proven track record in a similar role Be a team player. Be approachable and friendly. Always remain calm, even when under pressure. Adapt to the needs of the job as and when they arise with a flexible attitude. This role is offered on a full time, term time (plus 2 ½ weeks) basis. The Catering team operates on a rota basis, working 5 days out of 7. The boarding environment creates the need for us to work 7 days per week, to include evenings and weekends, and the rota system allows us to create a fair division of the work. The hours of work for this particular role are 33 hours per week. We enjoy a supportive culture at Ryde and professional development is actively encouraged. All staff and pupils are asked to strive to embody the School Motto of 'Ut Prosim' (to be of service) and the School values of Ambition, Responsibility, Courage and Respect in their work and interactions. Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (DOC) Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (PDF) All applications must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two referees including the current employer. To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided. Hard copy application forms may also be collected from our Reception in Queen’s Road. Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and to be addressed to; Mrs Mandy Parry, HR Administrator, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3BE. Email:MJP@rydeschool.net Applications are handled on an ongoing basis, early applications are therefore welcomed and encouraged as Ryde School reserves the right to withdraw this job advert should a suitable candidate be found. Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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CATERING ASSISTANT

Catering Assistant

Full Time, Term time (plus 2.5 weeks)

Ryde School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 2 -18 years old. We are currently looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team and contribute towards the delivery of our first-class food service. Our purpose is to provide an exceptional education on the Isle of Wight, enabling our boarding and day pupils to flourish in mind, body and soul. We nurture pupils to make a positive difference and embrace the opportunities of the wider world. In this role you will be part of our busy Catering team serving pupils, staff and visitors with fresh and nutritious food with a varied menu that changes daily. Routine tasks such as setting up the service counters, serving food and cleaning down the service area and dining hall are key components of the job. Assisting with the cleaning of utensils, crockery and cutlery will also be necessary to support the smooth running of the overall dining experience. As you would expect in a role like this, being approachable for our customers whilst working in an efficient and tidy manner is essential. Full responsibilities are detailed in the job description.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will:

Have a proven track record in a similar role
Be a team player.
Be approachable and friendly.
Always remain calm, even when under pressure.
Adapt to the needs of the job as and when they arise with a flexible attitude.

This role is offered on a full time, term time (plus 2 ½ weeks) basis. The Catering team operates on a rota basis, working 5 days out of 7. The boarding environment creates the need for us to work 7 days per week, to include evenings and weekends, and the rota system allows us to create a fair division of the work. The hours of work for this particular role are 33 hours per week.

We enjoy a supportive culture at Ryde and professional development is actively encouraged. All staff and pupils are asked to strive to embody the School Motto of 'Ut Prosim' (to be of service) and the School values of Ambition, Responsibility, Courage and Respect in their work and interactions.

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (DOC)

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (PDF)

All applications must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two referees including the current employer. To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided. Hard copy application forms may also be collected from our Reception in Queen’s Road. Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and to be addressed to; Mrs Mandy Parry, HR Administrator, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3BE. Email:MJP@rydeschool.net

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis, early applications are therefore welcomed and encouraged as Ryde School reserves the right to withdraw this job advert should a suitable candidate be found.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

FRENCH LANGUAGE ASSISTANT

Important Notes for Applicants

Ryde School, situated on the Isle of Wight, minutes from the mainland and international links yet also minutes from the beach, is a wonderful and rewarding place to work. Our pupils enjoy a fully-rounded education with a very wide range of extra-curricular activities that ensures they become confident, resilient and achieving young adults, ready to take on the world.

The benefits of working at Ryde School are many. The school occupies a 17 acre site overlooking the Solent with a range of traditional and listed buildings alongside award-winning contemporary architecture. Competitive salaries, pension scheme and lunch during term time are amongst the benefits enjoyed by staff.

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Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of qualifications and DBS clearance. Ryde School is an equal opportunities employer. Ryde School is a Registered Charity No. 307409

Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of qualifications and DBS clearance.

Ryde School is an equal opportunities employer.

Ryde School is a Registered Charity No. 307409