Employment Opportunities

Full Time, Permanent

Required for January 2024

Ryde School seeks to appoint an experienced and responsive Maintenance Supervisor to join our Grounds & Maintenance team and enhance the smooth running of the site and facilities. The role will require the successful candidate to take responsibility for the day to day supervision of the School estate and the maintenance and grounds staff. 

The Grounds & Maintenance team at Ryde School are tasked with ensuring that the entire site is safe, legally compliant and well maintained in a good state of repair and appearance which includes all buildings and facilities, on and off site, roads  and pathways, grounds and gardens. 

Together with the Maintenance Manager, you will lead the team of 10 grounds and maintenance operatives who work collaboratively towards ensuring that we offer state of the art resources inline with our commitment to providing an exceptional environment for our pupils. Safeguarding and promoting our pupils’ welfare is paramount. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Be customer focused and driven by quality.
• Have a demonstrable ability to understand grounds and maintenance contracts.
• Have experience of supervising and motivating teams and individuals by allocating work and duties, giving guidance and advice to employees and contractors in order to adapt to changing priorities and schedules. 
• Ensure correct use, standards and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles through regular inspections and the application of site protocols and H&S procedures.
• Be confident, highly organised and have good interpersonal skills.  
• Be computer literate with a willingness to embrace new technologies and ways of working.  

Location and Hours of Work 

The Maintenance Supervisor will work from the School main site and is expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of the School.  

The post is salaried and does not attract overtime. This is a full time, all year round position.

How to Apply 

Applicants should send their completed Ryde School application form with covering letter, to: Mrs Lynn Sandy or email the documents to [email protected]. An electronic application would be preferable. 

Ryde School Non-Teaching Application Form (Word)

Ryde School Non-Teaching Application Form (PDF)

Maintenance Supervisor Job Description

Closing Date

Applications should be received by 9am, Monday 11 December 2023.

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Ryde School is an equal opportunities employer.

Ryde School is a Registered Charity No. 307409

Required for April 2024

Part-time (3 term maternity cover)

Ryde School seeks to appoint a part-time Teacher of Design & Technology who will work in the School’s well resourced and popular Design Department. Candidates must be able to teach up to and including A Level or IB Diploma in a school where we regularly send pupils to study design-related courses.  Candidates will be confident in teaching Design and Technology with Product Design focus highly desirable. All teaching staff at the School are expected to be outstanding practitioners in the classroom and to contribute to the busy co-curricular life in the School. 

The Design Department is a busy and stimulating environment. We have two fully equipped workshops which offer students the opportunity to explore a range of materials and use the latest CAD/CAM technology. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion for the subject whilst maintaining the department's high standards. 

The successful candidate will be able to take up the post in April 2024.

Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and should be addressed to the Head Master:

Mr Will Turner, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE

Tel: 01983 617922

Email: [email protected]

Teacher of Design Specification

Ryde School Teaching Application Form (DOC)

Ryde School Teaching Application Form (PDF)

The closing date for applications is midday Wednesday 6 December 2023. 

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

PERMANENT, IMMEDIATE START

We currently have a new opportunity for a Chef to join our expanding team.  This role will suit a self-motivated individual who can work with minimum supervision in a vibrant and busy catering environment.  

As a Chef you will contribute to the kitchen team in the preparation, cooking and presentation of delicious food for our pupils, staff and visitors. You will join a team of passionate and hard-working professionals dedicated to creating an outstanding culinary experience for our customers.  We pride ourselves on producing the food for our menus to the highest standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.  Ideally you will have a proven track record as a cook/chef in a similar catering background but this is not essential. The vital ingredients are to have a positive attitude, hands-on approach and a willingness to adapt to the varied job requirements.

You will need to work 36.5 hours per week over five days including early evenings and weekends. There will also be the opportunity to work extra weeks throughout the year to cover functions, events and lettings.

The rate of pay is negotiable and will be based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Working effectively as part of our team of chefs/cooks to prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our pupils, staff & visitors.
• Being an enthusiastic team player and an excellent communicator.
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed.
• Performing accurate stock checks.
• Assisting with the preparation and delivery of hospitality, covering events and summer lettings outside of term time (this is managed on a rota basis).
• Full understanding & compliance of Allergen legislation and Natasha’s Law.
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are maintained to the highest level and legislative HACCP requirements.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness both front and back of the house (to include both light and deep cleaning schedules).
• Complying with the schools Health & Safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a brilliant communicator, able to easily build relationships.
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Have a desire to succeed in the role.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Have a flexible approach to working.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food.
• Be flexible to cover different working days, if the situation requires.
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Need to cover additional catering needs on a rota basis, some out of term time.
• Have experience working in a similar catering environment, but this in not essential.

If this sounds like an ideal opportunity for you and you would like to find out more, please give us a call in the first instance to discuss the role with our Kitchen Manager, Mike Furey, on 01983 617946.

In accordance with current legislation, candidates are required to fully complete a Ryde School Application Form. 

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (DOC)

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (PDF)

All applications must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees including the current employer. To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided.  Hard copy application forms may also be collected from our Reception in Queen’s Road. Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and to be addressed to; Mrs Lynn Sandy, HR Administrator, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3BE. Email:  [email protected] 

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis, early applications are therefore welcomed and encouraged as Ryde School reserves the right to withdraw this job advert should a suitable candidate be found. 

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

PART-TIME, PERMANENT

Monday to Friday, Immediate Start

The School is currently looking to add to our Domestic Team of cleaners that operate outside of the hours of our normal school day. We have a requirement for 30 hours cleaning per week to be fulfilled on a Monday to Friday basis which could either be 6 hours every evening (16:30 - 22:30 pm) or may suit someone willing to work split shifts by completing 06:00 - 08:00 am each morning and a further 4 hours in the evening between the hours of 17:00 - 21:00 pm. 

The cleaning roles at Ryde School typically suit self-motivated individuals with a keen eye for detail, who enjoy working both alone and within a team and are able to work with minimum supervision when the situation requires. We have a wide range of buildings and facilities which are cleaned to a high standard by our domestic team. As part of this dedicated cleaning team, you will take great pride in your work and strive to maintain these standards in all areas.  Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. COSHH and manual handling knowledge is desirable for this role, but full on-site training will be given.  

Working at Ryde School is a fantastic opportunity to work in a prestigious independent school in a beautiful location on the Isle of Wight. Benefits include automatic enrolment in the school’s contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme through Simply Health, a generous annual leave entitlement and free on site parking. Should you wish to discuss any aspects of the role, please be encouraged to call Mrs. Jacqueline Turner (Domestic Manager) on 01983 618349 for an informal discussion.

In accordance with current legislation, candidates are required to fully complete a Ryde School Application Form. 

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (DOC)

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (PDF)

All applications must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of professional referees including the current employer. To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided.  Hard copy application forms may also be collected from our Reception in Queen’s Road. Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and to be addressed to; Mrs Lynn Sandy, HR Administrator, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3BE. Email:  [email protected] 

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis, early applications are therefore welcomed and encouraged as Ryde School reserves the right to withdraw this job advert should a suitable candidate be found. 

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Ryde School, situated on the Isle of Wight, minutes from the mainland and international links yet also minutes from the beach, is a wonderful and rewarding place to work. Our pupils enjoy a fully-rounded education with a very wide range of extra-curricular activities that ensures they become confident, resilient and achieving young adults, ready to take on the world.

The benefits of working at Ryde School are many. The school occupies a 17 acre site overlooking the Solent with a range of traditional and listed buildings alongside award-winning contemporary architecture.  Competitive salaries, pension scheme and lunch during term time are amongst the benefits enjoyed by staff.

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of qualifications and DBS clearance.

Ryde School is an equal opportunities employer.

Ryde School is a Registered Charity No. 307409

Please also read

• Ryde School Privacy Notice
• Ryde School Recruitment Policy
• Advisory Notes for Applicants | PDF 356KB

Teaching Post Application Form 2023 (Word)

Teaching Post Application Form 2022-23 (PDF)

Non Teaching Post Application Form 2023 (Word)

Non Teaching Post Application Form 2022-23 (PDF)