11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 32.5 hours per week - Part time, Permanent, Term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale Band 5, Scale Point 28 Actual salary: £18,722.26 per annum (FTE: £25,218.62)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Make a difference every day by helping to deliver high-quality meals in a busy and rewarding school environment. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to become part of our dedicated team.

About you…

You will be a positive and motivated team player with excellent customer service skills and a passion for supporting the health and wellbeing of young people through nutritious meals.

Your role…

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll:

  • Operate a till in line with NRS cashless catering system.
  • To assist with the counter service of food.
  • To help with the preparation of hot and cold food.
  • To keep all food preparation and service areas clean and tidy.
  • To wash and dry equipment.
  • To ensure the dining room is clean and tidy at the end of each session, including wiping of tables.
  • Take delivery of food stock and ensure they are to the required standards.
  • To have a full understanding of the required level of health and safety, food hygiene and nutritional standards.
  • To have good product knowledge.


What the school offers its staff

What we can offer…

At The Carlton Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

  • A warm welcome and thorough induction
  • Supportive teams and professional networks
  • High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
  • Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
  • Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Explore our full range of staff benefits: Redhill Academy Trust - Why Work For Us?

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values

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.

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

For further details regarding this post please contact Dean Grimshaw on d.grimshaw@theacademycarlton.org

For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, social media presence check and successful references.

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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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Carlton Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1354 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

The Carlton Academy is a ‘good’ and over-subscribed 11-18 academy and part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Arranging a visit to Carlton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.grimshaw@theacademycarlton.org.

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