Vacancies
Kitchen Assistant
Part-Time | 20 hours per week | Term Time + 7 Days
Monday to Friday, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Beachborough School is seeking a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our busy and welcoming catering team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality meals and refreshments to pupils, staff and visitors across the School.
Working alongside our Catering Manager and chefs, you will assist with food preparation and service, support the smooth running of the kitchen, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and help ensure excellent service throughout the school day. The role will also involve preparing and delivering snacks, supporting meal service and maintaining awareness of food allergies and dietary requirements.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
- Is customer service focused and enjoys working with people.
- Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Holds, or is willing to work towards, food hygiene and allergy awareness qualifications.
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Free parking.
- Free refreshments.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- The opportunity to be part of a vibrant school community.
For an application form and further details, please click Apply Now
Closing Date: Noon, Friday 13 November 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dianne Igoea, HR Manager, at recruitment@beachborough.com.
Safeguarding
Beachborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Health & Safety Compliance & Operations Manager
Permanent, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Beachborough School is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Compliance & Operations Manager to lead and oversee the school’s compliance, health & safety, data protection, and operational support functions. Reporting directly to the Bursar, you will play a key role in ensuring the school operates safely, responsibly, and in accordance with all relevant legislation and best practice
Working closely with the Bursar, Deputy Head (Operations) and Estates Manager, you will be responsible for driving a positive health and safety culture, managing compliance across the school, overseeing operational support within your remit, and leading the Housekeeping Team and Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and collaborative professional with strong compliance and operational management experience to make a significant impact across a busy and successful school environment.
If this opportunity is of interest to you, please click on “Apply Now” and complete our application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint as we receive applications, should a suitable candidate be identified.
Please contact our HR Manager, Dianne Igoea via recruitment@beachborough.com if you have any queries.
1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Specialist SEMH Support)
Fixed Term Contract until July 2027
Beachborough School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil with significant social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
This is an exceptionally rewarding opportunity for a patient, resilient and nurturing individual who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a child who requires consistent, highly personalised support throughout the school day.
Working closely with our Learning Success Department, pastoral team, teaching staff and external professionals, you will:
- Build a trusted and secure relationship with the pupil.
- Support emotional regulation and wellbeing using agreed strategies.
- Implement behaviour support and risk management plans.
- Help the pupil access learning and school life successfully.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to review meetings.
- Promote independence, confidence and positive relationships.
This role would particularly suit candidates who have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, behavioural challenges, or other complex additional needs. Training in behaviour support, de-escalation techniques, Team Teach, trauma-informed practice or similar approaches would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be calm under pressure, emotionally resilient and confident working within a multi-disciplinary team. They will understand that progress is often built through trust, consistency and patience.
Contract Details
- 37.5 hours per week
- Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
- Fixed-term contract until July 2027
If this opportunity is of interest to you, please click Apply Now and complete our application form.
Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dianne Igoea, HR Manager, at recruitment@beachborough.com.
Safeguarding
Beachborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.
