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  • Start date details

    TBC

  • Closing date

    20 November 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 November 2025

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

£15.03 Hourly

Catering Assistant job summary

catering assistant

3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACY, START DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

18.75 hours per week, £15.03 PER HOUR, term time only

  • Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with over 1000 students benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas plus an onsite gym and ample free parking.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our students can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue through their hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence through our broad curriculum and our wide range of extra-curricular opportunities whilst also ensuring that both students and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom.

We are currently looking for a part time Catering Assistant to join the school on a term time only (39 weeks per year) basis as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has catering experience relevant to the position;
  • Can carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard;
  • Has the ability to work effectively in a team;
  • Can demonstrate their ability to work using their initiative;
  • Is able to work effectively to deadlines and produce high-quality results;
  • Demonstrates excellent organisational and planning skills.

We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

  • Cycle to Work scheme;
  • Significant departmental investment;
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Staff car park on site
  • Fitness Suite
  • A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
  • A staff wellbeing programme.

Should you genuinely believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us to arrange a tour of the school or speak with the Principal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

Full details/application form available from: www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk. Completed application forms can be sent via email to: principalspa@shirley.croydon.sch.uk

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.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Shirley High School Performing Arts College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
785 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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11-18 Co-educational Secondary School

School location

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