CATERING ASSISTANT
required as soon as possible
Salary: NJC8 £5677 per annum actual salary)
15 hours per week to cover lunchtime, with flexibility on Inset days

Term time only (39 weeks) 

We are seeking to appoint a catering assistant to join us as soon as possible to help in the running of the sixth form centre catering provision and, on occasions, work in the main kitchen.  The successful candidate will be required to carry out general kitchen duties, food preparation and service for a number of meals per day, ensuring correct portion control, washing up and cleaning of equipment and furniture. 

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Good basic education, including qualifications in literacy and numeracy
• Basic Food Hygiene Level 2

Previous catering experience in a school meals or similar catering establishment would be advantageous. 

If you would like to discuss this role, or have any queries, please email Mrs P Raisin

Applications for this post must be submitted using our online application portal which is available at

In line with safer recruitment policies, references will be called for prior to interview.

Closing date for applications 12 noon Friday 11 January 2019
Interviews will take place week commencing 14 January 2019

Spencer Academies Trust is a medium sized Trust which is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life. Our successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. Our mission statement for the Trust reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 12 schools (5 Secondary and 7 Primary) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:

Vision

The Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, which provides an outstanding education for local children. Our Trust is a model of national excellence. We work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young people, in an environment where partnership is valued and success is celebrated. Our education delivers real life experiences for students, promotes independent enquiry and stimulates intellectual curiosity; whilst developing a strong sense of individual responsibility and a personal belief and confidence. All of our students fulfil their potential and make unparalleled progress. They are fully prepared for the next phase of their education and have unrivalled opportunities to become future leaders.

We Believe: 

• All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development.
• Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership.
• We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.