Facilities Assistant - Catering Assistant

Springwell Leeds Academy, Leeds, LS10 3JA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 16 hours and 15 minutes per week, Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 1:15 pm, 40 weeks per year.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796
• Actual salary: £9,593.79
• Pay scale: Grade A2, SCP3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Location:

The advert will show a location ofDigital Media Centre, County Way, as this is where our Head Office is based,but the role is based atSpringwell Leeds Academy South, Middleton Road, Leeds LS10 3JA.

About this Role

We currently have a permanent role working16.25hours perweek,40weeks per year based atSpringwell Leeds Academy South, Middleton Road, Leeds LS10 3JA.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Wellspring Academy Trust. In this role, you will support the Catering Lead in delivering an exceptional dining experience for our pupils, ensuring every child receives wholesome, delicious meals in a safe, welcoming environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in high standards, and is passionate about supporting children through quality food provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and service of appetising and nutritious meals to a high standard.

• Prepare the dining area for service and maintain high levels of cleanliness across kitchen, dining, and associated areas.
• Carry out washing up and general kitchen duties as required.

• Support the Catering Lead with tasks such as menu costing, recipe development, stock control, and maintaining accurate records.

• Ensure catering equipment is used and maintained safely.
• Identify and report any faults or safety concerns.

• Promote the efficient use of gas, electricity, and water to minimise costs and environmental impact.

• Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Share catering knowledge and skills with colleagues to help improve the service.

• Follow all relevant legislation and Trust policies, including health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

• Use catering IT systems effectively to support service delivery and data recording.

• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff through excellent communication and empathy.

• Work with integrity and demonstrate commitment to Trust values, ensuring high quality is delivered “every serve, first time”.

• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, including supporting the transport of catering provisions if required.

Working at Wellspring

Staff are expected to work collaboratively and professionally as part of a supportive team. Maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding practices, and positive relationships with pupils, staff, and the wider community is essential.

All employees play an important role in representing the Trust and maintaining a positive public image.

Why Join Wellspring Academy Trust?

At Wellspring, we are committed to creating supportive environments where children thrive. Our catering team plays an important role in the school day, and we value the contribution of every team member.

If you require any support with your application please contact HR on 01226 720747 or emailhr@wellspringacademies.org.uk

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

Company pension

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

Springwell Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All candidates successfully selected for interview are required to complete a self-disclosure form.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Springwell Leeds Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 345 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springwell Leeds Academy website
• Email address: hr@wellspringacademies.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-leeds-academy

Springwell Leeds Academy is a special school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We are located on three sites accross the city of Leeds in Middleton, Seacroft and Tinshill - check job details for where each role is based.

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