Catering Assistant

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 February 2026

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: • FTE Salary: £25,185 Actual Salary: £20,772

Catering Assistant job summary

Catering Assistant (Permanent)

Required as soon as possible

• Grade: BB02 (Salary Point 03)

• FTE Salary: £25,185 Actual Salary: £20,772

• Working pattern: 35 hours per week, Term Time + 8 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 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 Tuesday 24 February 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

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.

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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.

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.

About St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1056 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-benet-biscop-catholic-academy

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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