Job Description

Academy 360, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, are seeking to hire a part time

Catering Assistant

to work 22.5 hours per week during term time.

The Catering Assistant will assist the Catering Manager in the preparation, cooking and serving of all food and beverages within the Academy.

Academy 360 is Sunderland's first purpose-built all-through school, offering transformative education in a community that has experienced long term disadvantage and challenge. The Academy is a proud member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, an inclusive multi-academy trust which specialises in raising aspirations in disadvantaged communities in the North East of England. Whilst the Trust shares common values and some aspects of aligned practice/approach across its academies, each is a distinctive institution serving their unique community.

This is a very exciting time to be joining Academy 360 on our journey of continued improvement. The successful candidate will to join a forward-thinking school, working with talented colleagues, within our school and across the Trust. Most importantly, you will play a vital role in shaping the futures of our wonderful young people!

To see the full job description and person specification for this role please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Catering_Assistant/289322

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To apply please complete our online application form here: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Catering_Assistant/289322

If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date: 8th December 2025

Interviews will take place w/c 8th December 2025

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children's safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12,809.39 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: In person