Catering Assistant (22.5 hours)
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The hours of work required for the role are 25 hours (including 30 minutes unpaid break), 5 days per week, 9:45am - 2.15pm, term time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Actual starting salary £11,978.37 per annum.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant on a permanent term time only basis to join our busy catering team, to start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible and well organised to assist with the preparation of food and drinks as well as serve at designated times during the academy day and offers an opportunity to help and support both campuses as directed. Previous catering experience will be desirable; however, full training will be given.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
The main responsibilities are in accordance with the job description for Catering Assistant.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment, ability to work within a team and manage their own time effectively to ensure that the role is completed in the timeframe set.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are 25 hours (including 30 minutes unpaid break), 5 days per week, 9:30am - 2.30pm, term time only. Annual salary for a Catering Assistant will be in accordance with the academy support staff pay scale, which for appointment for a full time post currently involves a salary of Band 1 Point 7 in the range of point 7 – 10 (2025/26 pay awards) with an actual starting salary £11,978.37 per annum.
Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance development review process.
Further information about the job
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of Human Resources, at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our team. The Director of Human Resources will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form ( https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0133 ). This must be completed by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date: noon Monday 23 March 2026, earlier successful applications will be taken through to interview sooner.
Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Plume School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1786 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Plume School website
- Email address
- hr@plume.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01621854681
The Plume School converted to become an academy school in January 2012.
The last full inspection took place in November 2023 and the school was judged to be good across all areas. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Please see the academy website for more information.
The academy is a larger-than-average secondary school with a sixth form.
The vast majority of pupils are White British.
The proportions of pupils who speak English as an additional language or who are from ethnic minorities are both well below the national average.
The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average, as is the proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, although for those with an education, health and care plan the proportion is slightly above the national average.
The school meets the government’s current floor standards for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics at the end of key stage 4.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of references.
Visits to the Academy are welcome.
Arranging a visit to Plume School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@plume.essex.sch.uk.
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