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The Nicholas Hamond Academy · Swaffham · Norfolk

Job description

Catering Assistant (27.5 hours)

NJC Scale Point: 3-6

27.5 hours per week, 39 Weeks per annum

FTE Salary: £24,412 - £25,988

Actual Salary: £15,606 - £16,613

Permanent contract commencing as soon as possible


Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity? The Nicholas Hamond Academy are looking to appoint an individual to assist with the basic preparation of food which may include some cooking and assist with the setting up of servery counters for lunch and general cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas when required. The successful candidate will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring; creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. To succeed, you will have good timekeeping and the ability to work as part of a team and independently. You will have excellent communication, organisational and customer care skills, the ability to operate IT equipment e.g. tills are essential. We are keen to secure a positive Catering Assistant who can make a telling contribution to our team. The department is part of a well led, mutually supportive Catering team and the appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by a Catering Manager and a strong SLT.

Why choose The Nicholas Hamond Academy?

Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2022, here at The Nicholas Hamond Academy, we are “determined to be the best that we can be”. As a team, we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality education that enables students to make rapid progress and achieve transformational academic targets. We have high expectations of our pupils and every student matters to us. We work closely with our local community, including parents and carers, who actively support the work we are doing to achieve and maintain the highest possible standards.

About Academy Transformation Trust

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform the learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2026 at 9am

Interviews: TBC

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.



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About this school

The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
683
Avg teacher salary
£53,131
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.5:1
Academy trust
ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION 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.

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Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DZ

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Salary
£15,606.00 - £16,613.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Point 3-6
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
8 June 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026

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