Job profile

Start date: As soon as possible 

37.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week.  

Salary: Pro rata £24,000 per annum, actual salary £19,288.09 per annum. 

About Bedford Girls’ School: 

At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them.  We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.  

The Role:  

The Sixth Form Café Manager will be responsible for managing and running the café service for our Sixth Form students and staff. The role involves overseeing the daily operations, including food preparation, staff management, stock control, and maintaining a high standard of customer service. You will be working closely with students and staff to create a welcoming, friendly atmosphere while ensuring the café runs smoothly and remains compliant with health and safety regulations. 

What We’re Looking For:  

• Demonstrated leadership skills and a collaborative approach to achieving common goals. 

• A strong catering background with relevant qualifications and experience.  

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire colleagues. 

Why Join Bedford Girls’ School: 

• Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. 

• Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. 

• We offer a wide range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.  

Closing date: 26th January 2025 

Interview date: Week Commencing 27th January 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.    

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.  

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.  We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.  

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.  

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.