Catering Assistant
Mowden Infant School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9QG8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Working 15 hours per week, 10.30am - 1.30pm, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 pro rata
Actual salary
- £9,007 per annum
Pay scale
- NJC Band 2, SCP 4
Hourly rate
- £13.05 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our school meal catering team at Mowden Schools. Previous experience of this role is not essential as training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is
- enthusiastic, professional and reliable
- a good team member
- motivated to provide a positive school meal experience for our pupils and staff
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs A Taylor on 01325 380820 or by e-mail to business@mowden.nalp.org.uk . Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.faceed.co.uk/vacancies.
If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work
with children.
What the school offers its staff
A supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with fantastic children.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
Applying for the job
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Mowden Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 176 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mowden Infant School website
- Email address
- business@mowden.nalp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01325 380820
The Federation of Mowden Schools, consisting of Mowden Infant School and Mowden Junior School. Whilst situated in separate buildings, both the Infant and Junior schools are on the same large site and we consider ourselves one school, with one headteacher, governing body and staff working closely together to achieve the best results for the children.
The school is situated in the west end of Darlington, occupying a large site in the heart of an estate of private housing. We cater for over 500 children from 4 years up to 11 years of age. We are a feeder school to several local secondary schools, with the majority attending the nearby Hummersknott Academy. The majority of our children live within the Mowden estate, although there are children who attend from other parts of town and local villages.
Opening its doors on Friday 18th December 1970 at 2:30pm, the Infant School was the first school to be built on the estate and opened as Mowden County Primary School. The increase in the size of the estate meant that another school was required, resulting in Mowden Junior School being completed in time for 4th September 1972. More recently, extensive renovations and expansion took place, enabling us to have 3 form entry. The additional accommodation fits well with the style of both schools.
We are proud of our site, with school buildings which include spacious halls, ICT suites and large, light classrooms. The outdoor space is fantastic for children to learn and play in, with a large field connecting the two schools and plenty of playground space for the children to run about and use up energy! A wooded area beside the Infant School allows the children to explore and investigate, whilst bespoke ‘trim trail’ play equipment gives the children a chance to climb and be active.
Arranging a visit to Mowden Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email business@mowden.nalp.org.uk.
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