Catering Assistant

Pewsey Vale School, Pewsey, SN9 5EW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 29.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2025
• Hourly rate: £12.26 per hour (£23,657 pro rata per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate (desirable but not essential);
• Has a good understanding of food handling, preparation and hygiene;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff, and build good relationships;
• Has excellent practical and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent, and takes pride in their work;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Is aware of health and safety requirements;
• Can thrive working in a busy environment;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude.

What the school offers its staff

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Further details about the role

Pewsey Vale School is looking for a Catering Assistant to join its dedicated and friendly catering team to provide support with kitchen preparation and stock handling, starting as soon as possible.

Working Hours: Part Time (29.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 41 weeks per year, school term time plus two weeks, includes teacher Training Days).Contract: Temporary. Required: ASAP.

Pewsey Vale is a small but thriving co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

Reporting to the Executive Chef Manager, the successful candidate will be organised and consistent, with a good practical aptitude and must be able to observe health and safety regulations. Experience is preferred, although training will be provided by our expert team.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PEW24-25-1 - Applicant Information Pack.pdf - 313 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pewsey Vale School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 535 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: was@pewsey-vale.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01672 565000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pewsey-vale-school-sn9-5ew

Arranging a visit to Pewsey Vale School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email was@pewsey-vale.wilts.sch.uk.

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