Temporary, part time, term time only Required as soon as possible, until March 2026 We are seeking a Pot-Washer/Catering Assistant to help us cover a period of maternity leave in our busy catering department. The cover is likely to be required until late March 2026. You will assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, ensuring all pots, pans, utensils, and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised. You will follow daily routines and our cleaning schedule. You will be based in our Senior School Kitchen, and may also be asked to work on the servery during lunch service, or in our Prep School or The Lodge Day Nursery if required. PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Washing, rinsing, and sanitising dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Keeping the pot wash area clean and tidy, including stacking dirty trays, using the pot wash, and ensuring items are washed and available.
• Providing chefs with the necessary pots, pans, and other equipment for food preparation.
• Sweeping, mopping, and cleaning floors, work surfaces, and equipment.
• Emptying and disposing of waste bins and recycling materials.
• Cleaning large kitchen equipment (including industrial fryers and brat-pan)
• Be polite and helpful to pupils, staff and visitors at all times
• Adhere to the C.O.S.H.H. regulations when using chemicals, always use protective wear.
• Report any damaged or broken equipment to the Hospitality and Catering Personnel Manager, Catering Operations Manager or Head Chef
• Work in a safe manner that does not endanger other employees (i.e. mop up spillages immediately).
• Ensure after service that the daily cleaning schedule is carried out, and that the work areas are left clean and tidy with surfaces sanitised, and all rubbish removed.
HOURS OF WORK, PAY AND BENEFITS
• This is a temporary, part time post to cover maternity leave. It is expected to end in March 2026 but may end sooner if the post holder decides to return to work earlier.
• The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 2:45pm, inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid break. This is 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week, during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per year)
• The starting salary for the hours as described is £14,371.00 per annum. This is the salary if someone worked in the role for an entire academic year. A pro rata salary will be payable for the period of the maternity cover actually worked.
• The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times.
• After 3 months' service you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and you will receive 3x death in service cover.
• Staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
• Meals are provided whilst on duty.
CLOSING DATE AND INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENTS We would encourage you to download the full job description and the application form from our website: www.ipswich.school/vacancies or call the HR team on email: hr@ipswich.school Completed application forms should be returned to: The Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email: hr@ipswich.school by noon on Tuesday 17th June 2025. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date and interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 23rd June 2025. Please remember to complete and return an application form, we cannot accept CVs in place of a fully completed application form for a role that involves working in a school kitchen. Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.


• This is a temporary, part time post to cover maternity leave. It is expected to end in March 2026 but may end sooner if the post holder decides to return to work earlier.
• The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 2:45pm, inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid break. This is 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week, during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per year)
• The starting salary for the hours as described is £14,371.00 per annum. This is the salary if someone worked in the role for an entire academic year. A pro rata salary will be payable for the period of the maternity cover actually worked.
• The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times.
• After 3 months' service you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and you will receive 3x death in service cover.
• Staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
• Meals are provided whilst on duty.