Are you someone who enjoys connecting with people, loves great coffee, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service? Bloxham School is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Café Barista to join our friendly team at the White Lion Café – a vibrant, welcoming hub open to both our school and the wider community.
Salary:
· £2,048
Working Arrangements:
· Part time, working 3 hours per week on Saturdays
· Overtime may be available
Start Date:
· 19 September 2026
About the Role:
As a Barista, you’ll be at the heart of creating a relaxed and enjoyable café experience for students, staff, parents, and visitors. You’ll craft high-quality drinks, serve delicious food, and help maintain the warm, inclusive atmosphere that defines the White Lion Café. Whether it’s a quiet morning coffee or a busy lunchtime rush, you’ll bring energy, professionalism, and a positive attitude to every shift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold drinks with consistency and care
- Take and process food orders with accuracy and attention to dietary needs, including allergies and intolerances
- Provide a welcoming and engaging service to every customer
- Handle payments efficiently and responsibly
- Maintain clean and tidy workstations and seating areas
- Support the café’s reputation and growth as a lively space for the school and local community
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- GCSE level education or equivalent
- Experience working in a café, small restaurant or catering environment
- Strong customer service skills and a genuine enjoyment of working with people
- Friendly, well-organised, and reliable with good timekeeping
- Ability to adapt your pace and focus depending on how busy the café is
Desirable:
- Barista training
- Food hygiene and COSHH training (training can be provided)
Please visit the school website to view a full description and person specification for this role.
Why Work at the White Lion Café at Bloxham School?
· You’ll be part of a close-knit team in a beautiful setting, serving a community that values quality, care, and conversation. The café is a welcoming space that supports well-being, encourages connections, and contributes to the wider life of our school.
· Safeguarding and child welfare are central to everything we do. All staff are expected to share our commitment to protecting children and young people and must be familiar with and follow our safeguarding policies.
Benefits:
- For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet on the school website.
How to Apply:
· Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
· To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form on the school website. Application forms must be completed in full. Completed application forms should be sent as an email attachment to: [email protected]. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill-out this form. A free download is available from https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
· Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, early application is strongly advised.
· For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at [email protected].
· Application deadline – 9am, Monday 20 July 2026
Safeguarding:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £2,048.00 per year
Work Location: In person
