Current Vacancies

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

Please see below for our current Vacancies

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.

Food-Production-Apprenticeship-Advert.pdf

Food-Production-L2-EVIA-25-26.pdf

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

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