Catering Assistant
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6TA9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP on completion of required checks
Closing date
3 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
22 September 2025
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
- £14,188.00 Annually (Actual) Actual Starting Salary based on FTE of £24,413
Catering Assistant job summary
At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy, we are currently looking for reliable, diligent and enthusiastic person to work as part of our catering team.
As a Catering Assistant you would be playing a crucial role in providing the students and staff at the Academy with a high level of food preparation with a courteous and efficient service.
The position requires 25 working hours per week (9.30 - 14.30 daily Mon - Fri), term time plus 1 week.
Based in Gorleston, Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a vibrant and happy 11-16 secondary comprehensive academy in the heart of the community. At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy we strive for excellence in everything that we do. We provide a warm, welcoming, orderly and inclusive school environment, where ‘Everyday Excellent Behaviour’ is an expectation. We believe in doing the everyday things well; Respect, tolerance, courtesy and co-operation. We make no excuse for our high expectations. Our dedicated staff are committed to developing students and themselves and work exceptionally hard to support our students to become imaginative, confident and happy young people with an enthusiasm for learning.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
To succeed in this role you will:
- be a dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and colleagues
- be flexible to changing demands of the post
- take pride in a job well done, committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and willing to undertake training relevant to the role
- have an understanding of H&S as well as level 2 food hygiene or a willingness to take and pass the courses
- be trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
If you would like to find out more about Cliff Park Ormiston Academy then we want to speak to you. contact us at: enquiries@cliffparkoa.co.uk
The closing date for all applications is the 3 October 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
The academy policies can be found here: https://cliffparkoa.co.uk/our-academy/policies
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 Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 808 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cliff Park Ormiston Academy website
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