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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    31 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

Apprenticeship salary scales

Catering and Housekeeping Apprentice job summary

Catering and Housekeeping Apprentice

30 hours per week (8am to 2.30pm initially, inc 30 min unpaid break)

Term time + 5 Inset days per year (20 months Fixed term)

Salary: Apprenticeship salary scales

Start Date: September 2025

What are we looking for?

Join The Hereford Church of England Academy as a Catering and Housekeeping Apprentice and play a key role in supporting to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals to our students, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded and successful catering team in what will be a demanding, varied and extremely rewarding role. No experience is necessary but flexibility and an enthusiastic approach to hard work are essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a team and with initiative.

The role will involve supporting to prepare and serve meals and snacks to students, staff and visitors, and undertake associated housekeeping duties, such as taking deliveries, maintaining cleanliness and working on the tills etc.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for preparing and presenting food, and be able to communicate effectively with staff, students and visitors. As part of your apprenticeship training, you will benefit from a high degree of hands-on experience and receive off the job training through the apprenticeship programme, leading you to become more experienced and confident in your role.

The post holder will be expected to support the Academy’s values and will contribute to the overall good order within the Academy, including behaviour management and promoting well-being of students.

For the right candidate, the position offers excellent potential for career development.

If you want an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant school that makes a difference to young people lives – we want to hear from you.

For more information and to apply visit https://mynewterm.com/

Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 31st July 2025

What we offer in exchange:

The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful catering team, with a good reputation.

Excellent training, professional and career development opportunities with an employer that values education and learning.

A busy and enjoyable place to work, with modern, welcoming facilities.

A competitive salary.

Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Membership of The Trusts’ Rewards and Employee Assistance Program.

Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).

The chance to be involved in guiding the life of students aged 11 to 16, on a daily basis, and seeing them flourish.

A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the Trust.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.

Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

About The Hereford Academy:

The Hereford Church of England Academy is year 11-16 Secondary School located on the edge of the Hereford, close to the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and the Wye Valley AONB. The City of Hereford is growing with a new University, a rapidly developing enterprise zone, new retail & leisure destinations and a thriving independent food and retail sector.

The school building is modern with first class facilities, extensive sports provision including a 3G pitch and a dedicated drama and arts studio.

The Hereford Church of England Academy is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. The Trust and the school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students.

The Academy community is committed to its core values of Aspiration, Care, Trust, Resilience, and Respect. Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society. We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none.

What the Inspectors said:


OFSTED Inspectors


SIAMS Inspectors

“The Hereford Academy is a calm and welcoming place. Pupils enjoy a warm and friendly culture where the values of ‘aspiration, care, trust, resilience and respect’ are lived.”

“Respect is freely offered and given between pupils and adults. Codes of conduct ensure that the academy is harmonious. Pupils are motivated by the rewards on offer".

“Leaders, including governors, have an ambitious vision for the quality of education that they want pupils to receive.”

“Pupils are thriving through learning opportunities that encourage aspiration and resilience. Carefully structured lessons give confidence to all pupils.”

“Pupils value leaders’ commitment to creating an environment free from discrimination where other cultures are celebrated.”

“Extremely committed leaders put the wellbeing of pupils and adults at the heart of their actions. Consequently, the academy is characterised by mutually strong relationships.”

“The school has high expectations of pupils’ conduct.”

“Outstanding support is offered to pupils, especially those who are vulnerable.”

“The school is developing a strong, ambitious curriculum for the academic achievement of all pupils.”

“Pupils learn and progress well … this includes pupils with additional learning needs and the most able.”

For more information about The Hereford Academy, please see our website https://www.theherefordacademy.org.uk/

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Hereford Church of England Academy and the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.

Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About The Hereford Church of England Academy

School type
Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
618 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Here at the Hereford Church of England Academy we serve the community located to the south of the river Wye in the beautiful city of Hereford. We cater for students aged 11 to 16, striving to provide the best possible education and equip all our students to be well rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society.

We are part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, which stretches from the foot of Eastnor castle to the Shropshire Hills, from the Welsh border to the threshold of the Malvern Hills. The Trust is a family of 15 wonderful schools which are spread out across the Diocese of Hereford (Herefordshire, South Shropshire and Worcestershire).

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