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Leventhorpe · Sawbridgeworth · Hertfordshire

Job description

Salary: H1 Scale Point 3* actual salary £11,749 per annum including outer fringe allowance, based on 20 hours per week, term time only plus 3 days

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm to include a 30-minute unpaid break, term time only plus 3 days

Start date: As soon as possible

*Full-time equivalent salary = H1 Scale Point 3 £25,525 per annum (including outer fringe allowance of £729 pa)

We are seeking to appoint a friendly and warm person to join our caring and committed Catering Team. You will work on our continually improving school site which boasts a welcoming atmosphere.

Unlike other schools in the area, we have our very own onsite catering team who pride themselves on delivering healthy, homemade meals and snacks to our students and staff team.

We have various catering outlets across our school site serving a variety of different menus on a daily basis. Your welcoming approach and customer service skills will make you a key part of everyone's every day.

No previous experience is required as full training will be provided.

In return, Leventhorpe can provide:

  • Excellent facilities: To accommodate our expanding roll, Leventhorpe has completed an extensive multi-million-pound capital build programme, including a new Science and Sixth Form block and a state-of-the-art Performing Arts and English block. Previous investment has included a sports complex, which features a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, 3G all-weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts
  • A positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place strong emphasis on student learning and achievement
  • Exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students
  • Priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

Leventhorpe 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 applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For further guidance please refer to the Policies and Documents section of our MyNewTerm profile. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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About this school

Leventhorpe

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,471
Avg teacher salary
£55,437
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.8:1
Academy trust
RIVERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY

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Salary
£11,749.14 Annually (Actual) Salary: H1 Scale Point 3* actual salary £11,749 per annum including outer fringe allowance, based on 20 hours per week, term time only plus 3 days
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
8 September 2026
Closing date
22 September 2026

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