APPRENTICE CATERING ASSISTANT, PARKGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Parkgate Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 4GF12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Mon – Thu: 7.15 am to 3.15 pm, Fri 7.15 am to 2.45 pm (Half an hour lunch unpaid on each day)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 15 Months
Pay scale
- National Apprenticeship Wage
What skills and experience we're looking for
Parkgate Primary School is a thriving school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.
Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.
Opportunity
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Catering Assistant to join our Team. You will support the provision of an efficient and effective catering service to the school site. The kitchen is a busy operation and is responsible for delivering high quality food from scratch providing breakfast, lunch and buffets.
If you are at the start of your career, looking to change career or gain hands-on experience in a new sector, an apprenticeship could be the perfect fit. You will gain the support, knowledge and experiences needed to successfully complete a 15 month Apprenticeship. We welcome applications from individuals from all educational backgrounds. Please see the Education and Qualifications section in the person specification for further information.
For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.
Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Interviews
tbc
The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.
What the school offers its staff
Salary & Benefits
National Apprenticeship Wage; 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum
Mon – Thu: 7.15 am to 3.15 pm, Fri 7.15 am to 2.45 pm (Half an hour lunch unpaid on each day)
Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives
- Competitive rates of pay
- Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
- Career pathways across the Trust
- Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
- Online retail discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
- Flexible Working Arrangements
www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkgate Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 701 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkgate Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02477 102134
An academy in the family of schools within The Futures Trust. Parkgate is one of the largest primaries in the city of Coventry serving a richly diverse community. At Parkgate we put children at the heart of everything we do.
At Parkgate, we believe that every child has the right to achieve their full potential with no 'barriers to learning'. As a result, we offer an exciting curriculum, tailored to the needs of our children and the community, balanced with exciting extra curricular activities and strong pastoral care.
It is a privilege to work in close partnership with the children and families in our community, during their time with us here at Parkgate.
Arranging a visit to Parkgate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk.
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