10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    15 September 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

5,163.67

Catering Assistant job summary

Mullion School, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to work in our very successful School kitchen. All food is prepared on site and served at morning break and lunchtimes. This post is currently 9 hours for two days a week only.
About The Role:We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly school kitchen team. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to make a positive difference to our pupils’ school day.
Key Responsibilities:Assist with the preparation and serving of healthy, nutritious meals to students.Help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.Wash up and tidy kitchen equipment and dining areas.Support the kitchen team with general tasks as needed.Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
What We Offer:A supportive and welcoming team environment.Training in food hygiene and kitchen safety.The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our students.
About You:Friendly, approachable, and a good team player.Reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude.Willing to learn and follow instructions.Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Benefits of Working with Us:As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.
The closing date is the 25th September 2026If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Sue Bennett, Head’s PA, sbennett@mullion.tpacademytrust.orgInterview Date: to be confirmed
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.
TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.

Applying for the job

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About Mullion School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
548 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Website
Mullion School website
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Mullion School is located on the outskirts of Mullion Village. We are an 11-16 school with 565 students on role. Our student community spans the Lizard Peninsula with a large number of students travelling to school by bus each day. We serve arguably one of the most beautiful and unique areas of the country.
Mullion School is ambitious, creative and inclusive, our students consistently achieve academic excellence. We encourage all students to take an active role in the school, through leadership opportunities, sport, performing arts and enrichment opportunities. The school is a vibrant supportive community and our students are a pleasure to teach and work with every day.
Relationships are important to us at Mullion School and you would be joining a strong collaborative team of staff who are passionate about Mullion School. It is an exciting time for the school as we join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, who have a clear vision for collaboration and school improvement.

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