Catering Assistant
Neale-Wade Academy, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PX18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be confirmed
Closing date
21 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,413.00 - £24,605.00 Annually (FTE) £9,323.23 - £9,396.56 ( Annually (Actual)
Catering Assistant job summary
Job Title: Catering Assistant
Contract: Permanent, 16.25 hours per week, 39.6 weeks per year
Salary (FTE): ALT Grade B - £24,413.00 to £24,605.00
Actual Salary: ALT Grade B - £9,323.23 - £9,396.56
Closing Date: Saturday 21st March 2026
We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Catering Assistant to join our team at Neale-Wade Academy. This is a vital role within the academy, with the successful candidate assisting in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages to pupils and staff.
The successful candidate will:
Operate basic kitchen equipment following training such as ovens and microwaves.
Be aware of health and safety, food hygiene and COSSH regulations, following these at all times.
Maintain basic records, such a food temperatures, where required.
Undertake cleaning and washing up as directed in the kitchen, serving and dining areas.
Follow statutory safeguarding guidance and the academy’s child protection policies
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday, 11:00 - 14:45 (including 30 minutes unpaid lunch)
16.25 hours per week, 39.6 weeks per year (term-time, plus 5 training days, plus 3 cleaning days)
Why Choose Neale-Wade Academy?
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Vivup Employee Benefit System
Local Government Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Our significantly improved provision since our previous graded inspection has seen a change in culture, where staff are happier and there are consistently high expectations for all. As a result, our young people have confidence in their education and behaviour is orderly and calm. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part an academy that is committed to making a difference for the young people in its community.
Please contact Donna Spendelow (HR Recruitment Officer) - DSpendelow@neale-wade.org to find out more about this opportunity.
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Neale-Wade Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1222 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Neale-Wade Academy website
Neale Wade Academy is an educational establishment for 11 - 18 year old students.
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