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Catering Assistant

Kings Priory School · North Shields · North Tyneside

Job description

This is a great opportunity for someone who is reliable, punctual and can work effectively as part of a team. You’ll demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to engage with children of all ages.

You’ll prepare and serve food working in line with the school food plan, complying with food safety guidelines, to provide food that is nutritious and appealing.

We have hours available across both roles so please indicate your preference of role on your application (which may be both). Presently the hours are as follows-

  • Catering Assistant - 9:45 until 11:45 pm - daily - 10 hours per week -Permanent

  • Catering Assistant -10:45 am until 2pm - daily, 16.25 hours per week- Temporary until 31 August 2027

Why work with us?

This job is excellent for someone looking for part time, term time working who is keen to start a fulfilling career within a school. Most of our existing team have been here for many years and enjoy being part of a supportive and friendly school community. Some of our staff have used this experience to move into different roles within the school or move on to more senior positions.

We offer training plus a competitive hourly rate and enrolment into the generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you are passionate about working with children and enjoy providing a positive and safe environment, we would love to hear from you!

Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Woodard Academies Trust and Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and

promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)

page 6 Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

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About this school

Kings Priory School

Academy sponsor led · All-through · Ages 4–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,565
Avg teacher salary
£49,977
Pupil:teacher ratio
18:1
Academy trust
WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 4RF

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Salary
£13.27 Hourly Role 1 is 10 hours per week, Role 2 is 16 1/4 hours per week.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
16 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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