Catering Assistant

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 August 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: £5,138.00 - £5,224.00 Annually (Actual) £24,796- £25,185 FTE

Catering Assistant job summary

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Catering Assistant

Term Time only

10 hrs per week Monday- Friday

12.30pm-2.30pm

Grade 3 SCP 3-4

Actual Salary £5,138- £5,224 (FTE £24,796- £25,185)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our catering team.

We are looking for someone who can, under the direction/instruction of the Kitchen Manager, support the kitchen team in providing a high quality food service which meets specified food hygiene standards.

You will:

Serve using the cashless till system, ensuring the area is kept clean at all times.

Communicate effectively with staff and pupils at the school to ensure a quality service is maintained.

Support the cleanliness and hygiene standards within the food hall and seating area.

Adhere to the requirements of Level 2 award in Food safety and Hygiene at all times (training will be provided).

Maintain high standards of food hygiene in the kitchen in accordance with domestic and catering standards.

Be involved in food preparation on a relief basis.

You will be/ have:

A Level 2 Food Safety Award of the willingness to work towards this.

The ability to work under pressure.

An excellent role model for young people and our staff.

Committed to providing the best for all pupils at Castleford Academy.

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 14th September 2026, with interviews taking place shortly after.

As part of our team at Castleford Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager on 01977 605060.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.

E £24,796- £25,185)

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

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

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.

About Castleford Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1480 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castleford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-academy

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11–16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

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