Catering Assistant-The Forest Academy (serving at Kendray Site)
The Forest Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3NGThis job expired on 12 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Grade 1, SCP 2 - £24,413 (FTE), £12.65 hourly rate, working 10 hours per week (40 weeks per year) ,term-time plus 2 weeks, Mon- Fri, from 11am - 1pm.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £5,872.77
What skills and experience we're looking for
About this Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Catering Assistant to provide high quality meals from The Forest Academy to the Kendray Site, Barnsley. We encourage applicants with interest in nutrition and healthy meals. Previous catering experience is desirable and experience of working in education settings would be advantageous.
LOCATION:
Take Note: This role will show a location of Barnsley, on MyNewTerm as that is where our central team are based, but this role will be from The Forest Academy, serving the Kendray Site, Barnsley.
The successful applicant will be preparing food for lunchtime service in line with our daily menus. They will carry out all duties as expected in a catering department to ensure a high level of customer service. They will be undertaking high quality cleaning regimes and must adhere to procedures such as, health and safety, allergen control, food safety and stock control and rotation
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Catering Assistantto provide high quality meals to pupils from The Forest Academy to the Kendray Site, Barnsley.
Working 10 hours per week, 11am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.
This role is term time, plus two additional weeks for staff training - the additional days can be annualised or worked in school holidays/flexibly.
The successful applicant will be preparing food for lunchtime service in line with our daily menus. They will carry out all duties as expected in a catering department to ensure a high level of customer service. They will be undertaking high quality cleaning regimes and must adhere to procedures such as, health and safety, allergen control, food safety and stock control and rotation.
It would be desirable if they have Food Safety Level 2 training, or be willing to undertake the training required. Computer skills are also desirable.
We are committed to doing everything possible to ensure children get nutritious meals at school. The post holder will need an interest in nutrition and healthy meals. Previous catering experience is desirable and experience of working in education settings would be advantageous.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
- Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
- Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
- Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.
If you require any support with your application please contact HR on 01226 720747 or emailhr@wellspringacademies.org.uk
Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference.We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.
As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children .
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
What the school offers its staff
Cycle to Work Scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.
Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country you have resided in.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Forest Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 352 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Forest Academy website
- Email address
- v.marritt@wellspringacademies.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07743 188492
At Forest, we believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure. We consider it an absolute privilege to be important figures in our pupils’ young lives and are committed to ensuring their primary school days are full of fun, adventure and experiences that create lifelong passions and interests.
Our children are achieving incredible things. Are you someone who can work in partnership with parents to unleash a child’s potential and establish an appetite for life and learning?
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic, warm and caring
• Is able to develop a friendly and supportive relationship with children and their families
• Is able to boost children’s self-esteem, resilience and aspirations
• Is able to work with the class teacher to support the children in their learning
• Is able to lead learning
• Is committed to their own learning and professional development
In return, we can offer:
• A chance to work with fantastic, enthusiastic children who deserve the best start in life
• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
• A supportive and experienced Leadership Team
• A school that values your training and personal development
Arranging a visit to The Forest Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email v.marritt@wellspringacademies.org.uk.
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