Catering Assistant (maternity Cover)
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EDThis job expired on 13 July 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £13,218
Catering Assistant (maternity Cover) job summary
Catering Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Required September 2026 – July 2027
• Grade: BB02 (Salary Point 03)
• FTE Salary: £25,185 Actual Salary: £13,218 per annum
• Working pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Term Time + 6 Days
This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 per hour.
We are looking to appoint a part-time Catering Assistant to add to the existing team at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for reliable people with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will assist in the provision of an effective and efficient catering service; supporting the catering team to provide a high quality of service to students and staff. We require someone with catering experience who is flexible; able to support in our main school kitchen, Sixth Form Café and primary school provision where necessary.
St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic/Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools.
This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:
• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”
An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:
• A competitive salary
• Access to training and support
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
• Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
• Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
• Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme
Applications from all denominations are welcome.
Closing date for applications: by noon Monday 13 July 2026
We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date so we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.
About St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 994 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Bedlington, Northumberland
Headteacher: Mr K Shepherd NOR: 1110
St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.
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