Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Permanent Position for 15 hours (10.30am - 1.30pm)

September 2026 start

L2 £8523.57 - £8658.33

The Principal and Governors at St Peter’s Catholic Academy (rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas with

‘exemplary’ behaviour, Ofsted October 2024) are looking to appoint a passionate and motivated

Catering Assistant to work amongst our school’s enthusiastic and committed staff team. The successful

candidate will:

Have a ‘can do’ attitude, with a passionate dedication to improving the lives of our children

through food.

Have experience working with children, showing a caring and nurturing approach.

Be able to work effectively with colleagues and have good interpersonal skills.

Have desire and commitment to build upon the school’s outstanding strengths.

Have a ‘can do’ attitude

Proactive and use their initiative

Any other duties commensurate with the post (as per job specification)

Why St. Peter’s Catholic Academy?

Our school motto is ‘Together, One Family, One Community in Christ’ - this ethos is lived and breathed by

at St Peter’s who work together to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere in which our children can

thrive and grow. In our recent Ofsted inspection, the school was graded as ‘outstanding’ in all areas and

pupil behaviour was described as ‘exemplary’ and pupils ‘learn the importance of respect very quickly’

(Ofsted, October 2024).

Our staff are passionate about doing all we can to better the lives of the children in our care, as well as

investing in developing our staff so that all at St. Peter’s are happy and flourish.

An exceptional culture of safeguarding and nurture:

St. Peter’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our children and young

people and we would expect anyone joining our team to share this commitment. All staff work closely

together to provide a supporting and nurturing environment where every child matters.

What can we offer?

A welcoming and friendly school with motivated, well behaved and happy children

Dedicated and committed team members

A supportive governing body

A strong commitment to your professional development

A positive environment in which to develop your own ideas and initiatives

Deadline for applications 28 th July 12pm

Interviews 3 rd August

DBS Checks

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

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. Click here for further

information.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or

more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and

valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further

information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/