Job Description

Permanent, term time only plus 5 training / additional days 20 hours per week Monday to Friday (5 hours per day 10:00am - 2:30pm) NJC Grade A1, Scale Point 2 Salary 24,413 FTE (Actual salary 11,324 per annum)
Required as soon as possible, the Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed school seek to appoint a Catering Assistant who, working closely with the Catering Manager and Cook, will be responsible for delivering an effective catering service operating to the highest standards of food safety.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate would have:

A friendly, hardworking attitude with a passion for food and nutrition. The ability to work as part of a team and who enjoys working in a dynamic school setting. Experience in catering is a bonus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

What can we offer you?

Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support). On-site parking and access to canteen. Company Pension Scheme. A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact the school at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this.

Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website https://www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/Trust-Academy-Vacancies/

Closing Date:

Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 9am

Interviews:

It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 24,412.00-24,413.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/01/2026