Job Description

Royal Grammar School

castle upon Tyne
10,000 per year

Salary:

23,000 gross per annum FTE (approx. 10,000 gross actual)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

22 September 2025

Job overview

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Required as soon as possible

We have a fantastic opportunity for three professional and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our Catering Services team in producing high-quality food for our pupils and staff in our busy school. The Catering Assistants will provide a high-quality, professional and responsive catering service to the Junior and Senior Schools and staff, reporting to the Head of Catering Services. Service is cafeteria-style and offers a wide choice, including soup, a choice of hot and cold main courses and puddings, a vegetarian dish, open sandwiches, and salad meals. The team prepares around 1,500 meals each day, as well as preparing several formal dinners over the academic year for between 30 and 120 guests. Very little frozen food is used, and the team, working together, takes great pride in producing interesting and healthy food whilst catering for a wide variety of dietary requirements.

Salary:

The salary for this position is in the region of 23,000 gross per annum (full-time equivalent). As this role is part-time (17.5 hours) and term-time only, the actual salary is adjusted to approximately 10,000 gross per annum.

Hours:

The normal hours of work are 11.30am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday inclusive (17.5 hours per week during term time). The school also has a wide range of functions which require catering, and Catering Assistants will be expected to be available to work at some of these events, which could include evening and weekend work, from time to time.

Excellent benefits are available - please refer to the job information pack for more details.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 22nd September 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, and candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. The school reserves the right to remove the advertisement at its discretion.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of neurodivergence, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Whilst all applications are considered on merit, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our staff community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-interview referencing, internet searches and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with the children's barred list check and other appropriate checks.

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Royal Grammar School

Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE2 4DX
United Kingdom

+44 191 2815711

In 1525, the Mayor of Newcastle, Thomas Horsley, wrote his will, in which he generously gifted his estate to fund a grammar school. Five centuries later, Horsley's vision lives on in the Royal Grammar School Newcastle's corridors and classrooms, and his philanthropic spirit drives the RGS's commitment to education.



Few schools can claim a 500-year history. Over the years, the RGS has continued to flourish as the premier independent school in the North East of England and as one of the country's leading schools - consistently topping the regional table for academic excellence.



Today, RGS is a fully co-educational school with over 1,300 students aged 7-18 (Years 3 to 13). Its academically selective places are highly sought after. The school has more than 250 students in the Junior School, which shares the same outstanding site as the Senior School. Its Sixth Form is one of the largest in the independent sector, with more than 340 students.



While RGS prides itself on academic excellence, the school is also known for its emphasis on a holistic education. The school's 'There's More to Life' approach informs its holistic education, which is central to students' success, health and happiness.



RGS is based in the heart of Newcastle, immediately opposite Jesmond Metro station. The school occupies over 30 acres of land and has state-of-the-art facilities, including five brand-new art studios, a new library, a modern Sixth Form Centre, a 25m swimming pool, two Sports Halls, a Performing Arts Centre, outdoor football/rugby pitches at Mooracres, an artificial turf pitch for hockey and the former County Cricket Ground.

Academic Success

RGS is a special place, known and respected throughout the whole country as well as the North East. It's a place where aspirations are high, results are outstanding, and opportunities are endless. Our students go on to study highly selective courses at the most sought-after universities but also leave the school realising that life outside the classroom has been equally beneficial.



In 2023, RGS was named the overall national 'Independent School of the Year' by The Telegraph Group's Independent School Parent Awards. The school was again named North East Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025 by The Sunday Times' Parent Power Schools Guide. Most recently, the school was named Independent Senior School of the Year at the TES Awards.



Academically, the school is highly selective. Students are assessed for entry at the key entry points (Y3, Y5, Y7, and a handful at Y9, plus Sixth Form). The biggest entry points are Y3 (60 students), Y7 (c.75 students) and Y12 (c.45 students). Beyond the academics, in the Junior School (Y3-6), entry is assessed through activity days, whilst at Y7, students are assessed through online tests and an interaction day. Sixth Form entry is through interview only.



Students sit baseline tests in Y7, Y10, and Y12 - the average GLA CAT score for both the current Y7 and Y12 is 117. We have several students who have the assistance of our dedicated Learning Support Team, which works across the Junior and Senior School.

Co-Curricular Activities

At RGS, students can choose from over 170 co-curricular activities, ranging from music, drama, and sports to unique options like e-sports and knitting. All students are encouraged to discover what excites and inspires them.



Sport is also a central part of life at RGS, with students actively participating in a variety of activities, including hockey, cricket, and basketball, from early morning until late afternoon. RGS views sport as a fundamental vehicle for students to develop lifelong skills, character, resilience - and, above all, a love for daily movement.



While it may seem tricky to balance schoolwork with so many exciting co-curricular and sporting activities, RGS has found that students actively engaged outside the classroom often perform even better academically. Both programmes are designed to help students develop essential life skills, from self-awareness to decision-making and self-organisation.

Pastoral Care

We understand that all of our students are unique and different, and we strive to treat them as individuals, aiming to tailor our care to meet their needs.



That is why pastoral care is another critical cornerstone of RGS's holistic approach. Student well-being is embedded throughout school life, from a dedicated Form Teacher and an allocated Tutor to easy access to the school Medical Team and counsellors who work together to help students reach their full potential.

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