Catering Assistant

Discovery Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA

53 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To Be Confirmed

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £2,886 - £2,931

What skills and experience we're looking for

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: To Be Confirmed | Catering Assistant | Term Time | 5 hours per week With Additional Hours Available| Level 3, Actual Salary £2,886 - £2,931

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Hospitality Team. The successful candidate will be assisting with the day-to-day provision of an efficient catering service, including during lunchtimes, while meeting the needs of the Academy. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. Our ideal candidate should have great people skills, be able to work as part of a team, and be flexible with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. The post will be working 5 hours per week with the possibility of additional hours as and when required.

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

What the school offers its staff

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies Trust are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha

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 Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

Applying for the job

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About Discovery Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Discovery Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01782882100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/discovery-academy

At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success”.  As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships and support for all students.  We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Arranging a visit to Discovery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.

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