CAYMAN PREP & HIGH SCHOOL

Owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Cayman Prep and High School is a private, co-educational Christian school with over 1,000 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 13 and offers a British-based international curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-level qualifications. The school is renowned for providing a stimulating learning environment in which our students become critical, creative thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. This is evident in our consistent record of outstanding academic achievements, pastoral care, and wide range of extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, and forward-thinking individuals to join our supportive, collaborative community. We are focused on child-centered excellent education and learning for all and invite your application to be a part our high-performing team at the Primary School site in September 2024 for the following position:

Canteen and School Assistants Supervisor (CSAS) Primary School                              (Job Ref# A123-24-25)

Reporting to Primary School Deputy Principal, the Canteen and School Assistants Supervisor is responsible for operating the canteen and supervising the team of School Assistants. The post-holder must demonstrate leadership, initiative, integrity, effort and commitment, whilst working with minimal supervision.

Duties for the position listed above will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight of and manage the operations of the Primary School Canteen.
• Supervise the School Assistants in their roles.
• Monitor the inventory of canteen stock and re-order as necessary, liaising with the Primary School Deputy Principal and After School Care leader.
• Monitor and assist with routine cleaning of kitchen and canteen, ensuring proper hygiene and that the areas are sanitary.
• Co-ordinate and assist with the serving of school lunches by the lunch-provider.
• Ensure that all student needs are catered for, liaising with the Primary School Deputy Principal and office team as necessary.
• Communicate with school management and the lunch-provider
• Chair regular meetings for the School Assistant team to develop and provide feedback.
• Role model excellent break and lunchtime supervision of the children using school-led initiatives
• Keep up to date with best practice and research in working with children at play.
• Manage the School Assistant timetables and cover, liaising with the Primary School Deputy Principal
• Oversight of and manage the playtime equipment and rotas equipment use.
• Monitor the condition of the equipment and liaise with the Primary School Deputy Principal and Head of Pastoral as required to discuss.

Competencies Required:

• Passion to work in a Primary School
• Leadership qualities to lead and role model excellent practice

• Reliable attendance and excellent timekeeping.

• Patience when working with children, staff, parents and visitors.

• Adaptability and flexibility to do whatever is necessary to keep things running smoothly.

• Professionalism, integrity and high ethical standards taking pride in a job well done.

Desirable competencies:

• Knowledge of inventory and purchasing methods/procedures.

• Ability to keep and maintain inventory and sales records.

• Experience of working with food and food handling

• Current Food handling certification

• Experience working in a school environment, with children at play

Qualifications, experience, and skills required for the position listed above are:

• A High School Diploma.
• Preferably a minimum of two years’ experience working with children at within a Primary School environment.
• Candidates must either possess or be willing to obtain the basic Food Hygiene Certificate from the Department of Environmental Health.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, especially MS Word and Excel, is an advantage.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and time-management skills.
• Will be expected to fully adhere to and support the Christian ethos of the school.

Salary range for the position listed above is CI$ 27,500 – CI$ 34,500 per annum commensurate with experience based on the school’s salary scale.  Benefits include:

• Generous medical insurance plan – medical premium cost paid for employee at 100%
• Contribution to a pension plan
• Annual travel allowance
• Discounted school fees: first child 100% and 50% for up to 2 additional dependent children
• Generous school holidays
• Continued Professional Development Opportunities throughout the School Year

Cayman Prep and High School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expect the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment references.

Further information about the school can be viewed on the school website: www.cayprep.edu.ky.  APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE RELEVANT SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM (available on the website) and forwarded along with a covering letter and CV to:

Sacha Strand, Primary School Principal

Cayman Prep and High School

PO Box 10013

Grand Cayman KY1-1001

Email: ps-recruitment@cayprep.edu.ky

Deadline for receipt of applications: Thursday, 12^th September 2024

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.