Catering Manager - Term Time Only 37 Hours Per Week - Term Time

Broomhill Bank School (Tunbridge Wells), Royal Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-7002-694S
• Posted:23/05/2025
• Pay:KSF £30,404 FTE (pro-rata to £26,621.74 for 39 w)
• Start Date:1 September 2025
• App Close Date:08/06/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:W/C 16 June

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Broomhill Bank is a highly successful co-educational special day school for students aged 11 to 19, with Education, Health and Care Plans relating to Communication, Interaction and Learning difficulties.   Due to expansion plans in both schools in September 2025, we are excited to be looking for a new Catering Manager to run our catering service for staff and students within our school. 

Broomhill Bank operates as one school, but it is situated on two sites across two Kent Districts:

1. Tunbridge Wells – Broomhill Bank (West) is situated in Rusthall near the town of Tunbridge Wells, and is the original site of the school. The administrative centre for the school as a whole is based here.
2. Hextable - Broomhill Bank (North) is situated near Swanley and opened in September 2015 as a result of the school expanding.

 The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Broomhill Bank (West) site responsible for preparing meals each day.  You will have management responsibility across both sites so the ability to drive your own car is essential.   You will be responsible for creating healthy menu choices and ensure that the efficient running of the kitchen meets safety standards and liaising with local suppliers to ensure the purchase of cost effective, good quality healthy produce.   There will also be an opportunity for you to use your creative flair during special school events like the Leavers’ Celebrations and fundraising days. 

 Our staff work tirelessly to transform the lives of young people, and you will be working in a collaborative and supportive team and foster good relationships and seek to gain the respect of our students. 

Broomhill Bank invests a lot in employing the best staff, and in training them to achieve highly in their respective roles. The school strives to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional, and ambitious for students and who, within these parameters, get high satisfaction levels and enjoyment from the jobs they do.

 The successful applicant will be someone who can promote these aspects, especially at this time of growth and development for the school, and they will have the ability to use high levels of emotional intelligence to lead their team positively through stages of change.

 This post is for 37 hours per week 8 am – 4 pm weekdays, term time only.   Kent Pay Scheme grade KSF, starting salary £30,404 FTE  (pro-rata to £26,621.74 for 39 weeks)

 You will also experience all the benefits of Kent Rewards which is an employee benefits scheme  through which employees receive tax free benefits, access to support with healthcare and legal advice, and discounts and/or cash-back from over 1500 retailers and a free staff counselling support line.

 If you are interested in this position and you feel that you meet the criteria outlined in the enclosed ‘Person Specification’ this could well be an opportunity for you to apply to work as part of an exceptionally supportive staff team in our highly successful special school.

Information about the school

Broomhill Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), verification of candidates’ right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and promote equality for all. We reserve the right to close vacancies early so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Broomhill Bank is a co-educational Foundation Special School for students with Communication and Interaction needs who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Broomhill Bank School is not just a place to teach, but to educate. Through a whole school holistic approach, we focus on both academic and wider skills to prepare and develop every child for their life ahead.

Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community. There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley. Our North site has bespoke residential provision. Students are taught in small classes of 7-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE’s, Entry Level GCSE’s and Functional Skills. Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual. Our Values and Ethos • We believe learning to lie at the heart of all we do with our students and staff • We believe our students and staff should be the best in all they do • We believe in, and respect the uniqueness of each member of our school community • We believe we have responsibilities to others outside Broomhill Bank

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to expand our role and develop new curriculum areas of delivery. A continuous refurbishment programme is improving and adding to existing facilities. If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as part of an exceptionally supportive staff team in our highly successful special school, we would welcome your application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Eileen Andrade
• Address:Broomhill Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB
• Telephone: 01892510440
• Email: hr@broomhill-bank.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Broomhill Bank School Child Protection Policy 2023-2024
• Broomhill Bank School Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Catering Manager Job Description
• Catering Manager Person Specification