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🌟 Job Opportunity: Activity Leader for SEND Holiday Scheme (Summer 2025) 🌟 Location: Wantead Organisation: QuestLearn Pay: £20 per hour Dates: Monday to Friday, 28th July – 8th August 2025 Hours: 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM daily At QuestLearn, we are passionate about creating engaging and inclusive experiences for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This summer, we're excited to offer a two-week holiday scheme, and we're looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and creative Activity Leader to join our team. 🌈 What You’ll Be Doing: Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and fun activities for primary-aged children with a wide range of SEND. Leading and guiding both children and supporting adults (including 1:1 support staff) through your planned sessions. Taking initiative to lead impromptu or child-led activities when opportunities arise. Collaborating with the wider team through pre-scheme online meetings to co-develop and coordinate the week’s plans. Using a small activity budget to source appropriate and exciting resources. 🎯 We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic personality. Brings creativity and initiative to activity planning and delivery. Is confident working with children with a broad range of needs and can adapt sessions to suit them. Has experience working with primary-aged children, particularly those with SEND (desirable but not essential). Can confidently lead and communicate with both children and adults. 📋 Role Details: Temporary summer role (2 weeks) with potential for more work in the future if the 2 weeks is a success. £20 per hour Support from a team of experienced SEND professionals Time commitment includes a few short online meetings prior to the scheme start If you're passionate about inclusive education, love working with children, and want to make a meaningful impact this summer, we’d love to hear from you!

Stellar Inspire is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Astronomy Educator to work with school children aged 5–12 in and around Blackheath. This role involves delivering engaging, hands-on sessions that spark curiosity and excitement about space and science. Key Responsibilities What We’re Looking For: - A passion for astronomy and science communication - Experience working with children in an educational or outreach setting - Confident, engaging presenter with a friendly and approachable manner - Background in science, astronomy, or education is an advantage - DBS-checked or willing to obtain one. Desirable - Access to transport for travelling between venues - Experience using telescopes or mobile planetarium equipment - Ability to adapt sessions for different learning styles or special educational needs Application deadline: June 30, 2025 This is a paid opportunity — feel free to share with friends or colleagues who might be interested in inspiring the next generation of space explorers. Join Stellar Inspire and help young minds explore the universe and the wonders of the night sky.

Job Overview We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry/Bakery Chef to join our team at our new café located in the heart of London. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in food production and hygiene (minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate), with a flair for creating exceptional pastries, viennoiserie, and artisanal sourdough breads and baguettes. Duties 1. Prepare a variety of sourdough breads (specially baguettes), viennoiserie (e.g., croissants in various styles, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins, chausson aux pommes, brioche, oranais, kanelbulle) 2. Ensure all food production meets quality and presentation standards. 3. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to food safety regulations. 4. Assist in the development of new pastry recipes and menu items. 5. Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow during busy service periods. 6. Monitor inventory levels of baking supplies and assist with ordering as necessary. 7. Conduct regular cleaning of kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards. Skills - Proficient in food preparation techniques, particularly in baking and pastry creation. - Strong understanding of culinary principles, with experience working in a restaurant or similar kitchen environment. - Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations to ensure compliance in food production. - Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent organisational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - A creative flair for developing new dessert concepts that appeal to customers' tastes. Requirements - Experience: 3–5 years in a similar role (e.g., head bakery chef, pastry chef, demi pastry chef). - Technical Skills: Proficient in a wide range of pastry and viennoiserie techniques and sourdough bread preparation. - Creativity: Strong passion for pastry with a desire to innovate. - Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail in both preparation and presentation. - Team Player: Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. - Flexibility: Available to work 40–45 hours per week over 5 days, with varied shift times. - Location: Must be able to commute easily to Liverpool Street and Bank stations. - Language: English or Turkish or Russian is essential. - Residency: Must already be based in the UK with a valid work permit. - Food Safety: Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (Level 2 certificate minimum). - Education: Culinary qualifications are an advantage but not required. How to Apply If you are a skilled and experienced Bakery/Pastry Chef with a passion for crafting exceptional pastries and baked goods, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for our team. Job Types: Full-time, Freelance Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour Additional pay: Performance bonus Yearly bonus Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Sick pay Store discount Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Do you have experience in preparation of pastries, viennoiserie (e.t., croissants in various styles, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins, chausson aux pommes, brioche, oranais, kanelbulle) ? Experience: Pastry: 2 year (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 01/07/2025

📢 Vacancy: Imam Position at Central Mosque of Brent The Central Mosque is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Imam to serve our growing congregation. This is a full-time role for a passionate individual who can lead prayers, provide Quranic education, and support the spiritual needs of our community. Key Responsibilities: Lead the five daily prayers and Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer Teach Qur'an with Tajweed and basic Islamic studies and writing Offer guidance and Islamic education to people of all ages Support community engagement, especially during Ramadan and special events Lead regular Tafsir, Hadith, or Islamic talks as needed Requirements: Strong knowledge of the Qur’an, Tajweed, and Islamic Fiqh Ability to teach children and adults Fluent in Arabic, English and Urdu or another community language is a plus. Good character, approachability, and strong communication skills Legal right to work in the UK 📍 Location: Central Mosque of Brent, NW2 4PU, London, UK 🕰️ Position Type: Full-Time 💼 Start Date: As soon as possible 💷 Salary: Competitive – based on experience and qualifications If you are committed to nurturing faith, education, and unity within a diverse community, we welcome your application.

Job Title: Confectioner Number of Positions Required: 1 (One) Employment Type: Full-time Place of work: 24 Rowallen Parade Green Lane, Dagenham, Essex, United Kingdom, RM8 1XU Salary: £38700 per annum Key Duties of the required job role: Given the highly specialised nature of traditional South Asian confectionery preparation, the engagement of a professionally trained Confectioner is essential to the continued success and cultural authenticity of our client’s business (Shirin Mahal Sweets and Bakers Ltd). Our client submits that the business specialises in artisan-quality sweets and desserts that require precise preparation techniques, traditional recipes, and skilled craftsmanship. This role is central to ensuring that product quality remains consistent and that the business can respond effectively to growing customer demand. The appointment of a full-time Confectioner will support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth by enhancing production capacity, ensuring product variety, and upholding hygiene and presentation standards. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in delivering premium quality mithai and bakery items that are core to the company’s reputation and commercial offering. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Accurately measure and weigh ingredients in accordance with traditional recipes for South Asian sweets and baked items. 2. Mix ingredients manually or using machinery to achieve the required consistency for items such as barfi, gulab jamun, jalebi, laddoo, and rusks (Asian sweets). 3. Prepare and shape dough for traditional bakery items including buns and naan khatai, using appropriate rolling, kneading, and moulding techniques. 4. Bake a variety of sweets and pastries while ensuring proper temperature control and consistency across batches. 5. Apply decorative finishes such as sugarwork, nuts, edible foil (varq), glazes, or icing on finished products in line with cultural presentation styles. 6. Monitor product quality throughout preparation and baking processes to ensure adherence to company and hygiene standards. 7. Innovate new product variations and seasonal specials aligned with customer preferences and cultural celebrations. 8. Maintain cleanliness of workstations and equipment, ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations at all times. Required Skills and Qualifications: 1. Minimum GCSE-level education or equivalent 2. Good command of spoken and written English 3. At least 1 year of experience in a similar culinary role 4. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent 5. Knowledge of traditional South Asian sweets and savoury preparation techniques 6. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment 7. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality 8. Ability to supervise and support junior kitchen staff 9. Understanding of kitchen health and safety procedures

We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should also be able to work various shifts. Note: this position’s compensation includes salary and tips. Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent drinking experience for our guests.

WHO YOU ARE: - Someone passionate about cooking with a strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and an excellent eye for detail. - A respectful and thoughtful professional who is punctual and has a strong work ethic, driven by high standards and who consistently shows the best example of conduct. - A team player and leader with good communication skills, who is enthusiastic about teaching and passing on their knowledge, but also open to learning from others. - A competent and energetic cook who is comfortable with all sections of the kitchen, and is a fast learner if there are any areas which need improvement. - Someone creative and organised with good time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. YOU MUST HAVE: - 3+ years’ experience as a sous chef or chef. 2+ years’ experience with Italian cuisine. Good level of oral proficiency in English and/ or Italian language. Familiarity with industry best practices. Any food specific education or certification an advantage. TASKS INCLUDE: - Prepare, cook, and present food in line with the required standards of Sapore Vero. - Supporting the company in developing new menus & weekly specials. - Monitor food production to ensure consistent quality of portion size. - Take ownership of the kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef. - Follow relevant hygiene and health & safety guidelines. - Organise food, supplies, and utensils within the kitchen and in the fridges. - Stock control. - Following FIFO procedure to reduce waste of food stock. - Keep all designated areas in the kitchen clean and tidy before, during, and after the service accordingly with hygiene standards. - Check that appliance and fridges are at the required temperatures and properly closed before leaving. - Regularly clean and monitor kitchen appliances. - Work with the kitchen porter and pizza chefs to ensure the smooth running of service. - Coordinate take away orders with the pizza chef and floor staff to provide drivers with correct food. - Establish effective employee relations and maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and attitude towards all guests, clients, and employees. - Any other duties as assigned related to this position.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Overnight Baker to be a key ingredient in the success of our new brand, FOCACCIA MIA. As an Overnight Baker, you will be instrumental in producing the high-quality focaccia bread that forms the foundation of our delicious sandwiches, ensuring freshness and availability for our customers each morning. Working independently and as part of a close-knit team, you will follow recipes, operate bakery equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work environment. Your passion for baking and commitment to quality will be essential in delivering exceptional focaccia that sets FOCACCIA MIA apart. Responsibilities: Prepare high-quality focaccia bread according to our specific recipes and standards. Accurately measure and mix ingredients, ensuring proper hydration, fermentation, and techniques are followed for optimal focaccia texture and flavor. Operate and maintain bakery equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, ovens, proofers, and any other specialized focaccia-making tools. Monitor the baking process to ensure focaccia is baked to perfection, achieving desired color, crust, and crumb structure. Ensure proper cooling and storage of baked focaccia. Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations. Assist with inventory management, including monitoring ingredient levels for focaccia production and notifying supervisors of any shortages. Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth workflow between focaccia production and sandwich assembly. Follow all company policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned to support the successful launch and operation of FOCACCIA MIA. Qualifications: A good level of experience working in a bakery is necessary. Essential: Proven experience baking bread, with a strong understanding of dough handling and fermentation processes. Ability to accurately read and follow recipes. Proficiency in operating and maintaining standard bakery equipment. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet overnight production deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality baked goods. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong work ethic and reliability, especially during overnight hours. Ability to lift and carry up to [Insert Weight, e.g., 50] pounds and stand for extended periods. Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Must be available to work weekdays and weekends. Immediate availability is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications: Experience specifically baking focaccia bread. Formal culinary or baking education or certification. Familiarity with inventory management systems. Food Handler certification.