Chef De Partie

Work alongside and be mentored by the Head Chef at Christ’s College Finchley, Great British Menu Champion of Champions series 20, 2025- Amber Francis

Are you passionate about providing high quality nutrition for children and playing a key role in educating the next generation

on how they can develop and sustain a high-quality diet? This exceptional school seeks a highly talented individual for this post.

We have transformed the food provision for our pupils and expect the very highest standards to inspire young minds to make

the right choices for their health now and in the future. This is a unique opportunity for an inspirational Chef De Partie.

At Christ’s College Finchley, we have a long history of success. We strive to advance all the way by combining the most enduring

aspects of the CCF traditions (including high academic standards, excellent behaviour and a commitment to the personal and

social development of our pupils) with effective, innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The successful candidate will

be committed to our vision of high standards of nutrition and food education for all children.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

At Christ’s College Finchley we value our staff by providing a positive school climate. Our aim is to ensure a balanced,

secure and healthy workplace where our teaching and support staff can flourish. We do this because we know that our staff

are central to the success of our pupils.

Your passion for education will be evident along with essential qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, the

ability to listen and the ability to collaborate and work with others. You will have that unique skill of monitoring and

inspiring our young people and in return we will provide you with every opportunity for a rewarding career.

Christ’s College Finchley has a high-performing workforce and staff talent which is evident by the low levels of staff

absences and turnover. Our staff wellbeing approach is a priority and, along with our focus on promoting from within, is

central to our staff retention strategy. We place great emphasis on reviewing individual workloads and time pressures to

ensure there are flexible work routines; workplace support and integration; individual and team recognition; and positive

working relationships to maintain and improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our staff.

In the same way that we have high expectations of our pupils, we have high expectations of our staff but the benefits and

rewards are multitudinous, from job satisfaction and career development to professional and lifestyle benefits.

CAREER, HEALTH AND WEALTH BENEFITS

In choosing to join us at Christ's College Finchley, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, designed to support you. We

believe that staff can only discharge their responsibility for pupils if their own wellbeing is strong and therefore we prioritise

reducing staff workload and fostering good wellbeing for all staff at CCF.

• Joining a welcoming team - we tend to describe CCF as Christ's College Family - with an environment where staff are encouraged to thrive and where senior leaders focus on strategies to ensure workloads are manageable, there is flexibility where possible and that staff are recognised for the excellent work they do.

• A school where teachers can teach because of strong behaviour systems and a recognition that teachers are the experts

  and therefore have autonomy, with no fads or 'non-negotiables'.

• A well-planned and personalised CPD programme to ensure we continue to improve year-on-year

• Teaching staff have access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and support staff are

  enrolled in the local government pension scheme.

• Annual on-site flu jab for all staff, including those not eligible for a free NHS flu jab.

• Free tea and coffee in our large staff room.

• A range of social events including summer barbeques and winter socials. Cake at Break takes place every Wednesday.

• On-site free parking.

• A scheduled calendar for staff, published in advance, with flexibility for events such as parents' evenings, which take place

  virtually, and a commitment to remaining under directed time.

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders.

• Eligible staff are entitled to an eye test and a contribution towards corrective glasses where they are required specifically

  for display screen equipment use.

• Membership of the Schools Advisory Service which provides access for staff to a range of benefits including: GP

  appointment, counselling, some operations, physiotherapy and menopause support.