Cleaning & Catering Assistant

Meadow Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4BD

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

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: £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 1, £12.65 per hour, Term-time only plus one week, 24 hours per week (Mon – Thu 12-5pm, Fri 12pm – 4pm)

Cleaning & Catering Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and flexible team player to join our cleaning and catering department and support the school in continuing to achieve high standards of education. Under the direction of the Catering & Cleaning Manager, you will undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the school, ensuring that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. You will also support with the provision of meals and snacks, serving students at break and lunchtimes. The successful applicant will join a growing team of support staff who are committed to ensuring that Meadow Park students have the best educational experience possible. Training will be provided.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of eight schools across Coventry and Warwickshire, of which Meadow Park School is one. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

Meadow Park was recently inspected by Ofsted and graded ‘Good’ for Attitude to Learning, Personal Development and Leadership (November 2023). The Lead Inspector noted in their report that:

“Pupils, parents and staff all describe the significant improvements that have taken place at the school since the arrival of the new headteacher”;

“There is now a clear and ambitious vision evident from all leaders to improve the quality of education for all pupils”;

“The school is welcoming to all pupils and frequently described as caring and compassionate”.

The successful candidate must be:

Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.

Have experience of commercial cleaning

Able to prioritise workloads and show initiative.

Flexible in their approach to work.

Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”

We will offer you:

A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.

A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.

A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.

Frequent opportunities to collaborate with staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.

A vibrant, modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and as such, the post would equally suit someone with experience of working in a school or someone, without previous experience, looking for a role in education.

Candidates who submit an application form before the closing date, may be invited for interview early, therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

Closing date: 14th April 2026

Completed application forms should be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk or by post to:

HR Department, Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WT

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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

Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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 Meadow Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 803 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meadow Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-academy-coventry

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Meadow Park is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

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