Catering Assistant

St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0DT

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

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: £11,350.00 - £11,528.00 Annually (Actual) Wolverhampton Grade 2 SCP 2-3 (Term time only - TTF 44.85)

Catering Assistant job summary

The role at St Jude's

As a Catering Assistant at St Jude’s CofE Primary Academy, you will play a valued and visible role in creating a welcoming, nurturing environment where every pupil feels respected, supported, and ready to thrive. Rooted in the school’s Christian ethos and “Children are the Rainbow of the World” philosophy, you will help ensure that mealtimes are more than just food — they are part of the school’s commitment to developing respect, achievement, inspiration, nurture, belief, outstanding behaviour, and a welcoming community.

You will assist with the preparation and service of nutritious meals that meet school standards, ensuring that all pupils experience healthy, enjoyable food in a friendly setting. Working as part of the catering and wider school team, you will contribute to a safe, clean, and inclusive dining environment that celebrates diversity, encourages positive relationships, and supports pupils’ wellbeing. You will uphold high standards of hygiene, health, and safety, demonstrating reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to support the school’s values in all you do.

Your role will directly contribute to the school’s mission of promoting mutual respect, fostering a positive experience for every child, and helping pupils and staff alike feel welcomed, valued, and encouraged to achieve their best each day.

Purpose of Post

To support the effective delivery of a high-quality, nutritious catering service that meets the needs of pupils, staff and visitors. The role ensures safe food preparation, excellent hygiene standards, and a positive dining experience, contributing to the health, wellbeing and overall ethos of the academy.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme and home and tech scheme.

Please refer to the job description and person specification that is attached.

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mr Williamson, Trust Headteacher. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office on 01902 558848

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

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

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.

About St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 492 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-jude-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

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