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We are always interested in hearing from exceptional candidates who share our vision and values. All current vacancies will be listed on our website with clear information about how to apply.
We offer the chance to work in a school that is ambitious, inclusive and full of energy. If you’re ready for your next challenge, we look forward to welcoming your application.
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw an advert prior to the closing date.*
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Current Vacancies
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Patcham High School have a unique opportunity in our school kitchens. We are looking to appoint an apprentice to support our catering team.
Patcham High School is more than just a school. It’s a place where students feel they belong. It’s a place where character is built, friendships are formed, and ambitions are realised.
We are proud of our community and confident that here, every student can unlock their potential and shape a future full of possibility.
The apprentice would be following the Food Production level 2 apprenticeship.
Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship
In return we can offer you:
• A welcoming, friendly team and environments
• A dynamic team willing to train and assist you in your career.
If you have any questions, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA either by telephone on 01273 543484, or email to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
| Job Title | Apprentice Catering Assistant |
|---|---|
| Pay Range |
The pro rata salary is £14,576.25
|
| Hours |
Monday to Friday inclusive, 7:30am - 2:30pm, with 30 minute lunch break Term time only, 44.85 weeks per year Total of 32.5 hours per week |
| Expected Duration | 15 months |
| Closing Date | 21st October 2025 at 5pm. |
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.
We are looking for a Chef / Senior Cook to join our team.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a passion for food and a vision for the development of our school meals service;
• A proven record of working within the catering industry achieving high quality output;
• The ability to work with a team to produce high quality food;
• Have a commitment to young people and a desire to help them live healthy lives.
If you have any questions or to submit your completed application form, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA either by telephone on 01273 543484, or email to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
| Job Title | Chef / Senior Cook |
|---|---|
| Pay Range |
The Salary Scale for this post is LGA Scale 5, Point 13-17, currently £29,064 - £31,022pa, full-time equivalent. The actual pro-rata starting salary is £25,179 - £26,875.
|
| Hours |
Monday to Friday inclusive, 6:30am - 2:30pm (37 hours per week) Term time only - 39 weeks per year. |
| Closing Date | Monday 3rd November 2025 at 1pm |
| Interviews | Thursday 6th November 2025 |
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.
Chef-Cook-Job-Description-Person-Specificiation-10-25.pdfChef-Cook-Job-Description-Person-Specificiation-10-25.pdfSUPPORT-STAFF-APPLIC-FORM-25.docx
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Child Exploitation & Multiagency Collaboration Lead
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative DDSL/CCE/CSE to join our team of dedicated and committed professionals as soon as possible.
Experience of working with young people is essential. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for safeguarding interventions related to child criminal and sexual exploitation (CCE/CSE) across designated secondary schools. The role focuses on proactive, trauma-informed safeguarding, early intervention, and multi-agency collaboration to support vulnerable students. The ability to liaise with external agencies, relevant services and professionals to ensure effective referrals and follow-ups to meet the individual needs of the young person(s) is essential.
If you have any questions or to submit your completed application form, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA either by telephone on 01273 543484, or email to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
| Job Title |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Child Exploitation & Multiagency Collaboration Lead |
|---|---|
| Pay Range |
The Salary Scale for this post is LGA Scale 6, Point 19-22, currently £32,061 - £33,699pa, full-time equivalent. The actual pro-rata starting salary is £29,200. Fixed Term until 31/08/26 |
| Hours |
Monday to Thurday inclusive, 8:00am - 4pm and 8:00 - 3:30pm Friday Term time only - 47.36 weeks per year pro-rata. |
| Closing Date | Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 12 noon. |
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.
DDSL-Child-Exploitation-Multiagency-Lead-Advert-Oct-25.pdfDSL-Child-Exploitation-Multiagency-Collaboration-Job-Description-Person-Specification-Oct-25.pdfSUPPORT-STAFF-APPLIC-FORM-25.docx
Information for New Starters
Please find below links to all the key policies and documents you will need to have read before starting at Patcham High School
Keeping-children-safe-in-education-2025-part-one-information-for-all-school-and-college-staff.pdf
PHS-HS-Policy-2024.pdfPHS-Privacy-Notice-2024.pdfPHS-Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy.pdfPHS-Code-of-conduct-for-school-staff.pdfPHS-Social-networking-Policy-b2b.pdfGSWP-Feb-2022-v2-1.pdfPHS-Safe-school.pdf