13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    22 September 2025 at 1pm

  • Date listed

    8 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£11,419.00 Annually (Actual)

Fixed Term General Kitchen Assistant job summary

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Luton which is a welcoming community with pupils who have positive attitudes towards their learning and staff who are part of a well-trained and motivated team.

We require a General Kitchen Assistant to work across two kitchens in our large busy school.

Your role will involve:

  • Serving pupils and staff of the school
  • Setting out and clearing away tables and chairs in the dining hall before and after each service
  • Cleaning duties within the kitchen/dining area
  • Health & Safety compliance and food hygiene standards including an awareness of basic food hygiene
  • Maintain and promote relationships within the school
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Working as part of a team
  • You will need to be well presented
  • Previous catering experience is desirable
  • A uniform will be provided and we offer full training

Applicants need to be adaptable, physically fit and able to show initiative.

This is a rewarding role which requires excellent interpersonal skills, versatility and flexibility, where you can make a difference to young children and the school community.

Details on how to apply can be found on MyNewTerm.com or on the school website www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk

Closing date is Midday 22nd September 2025

Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 6th October 2025

Beechwood Primary School

Linden Road

Luton, LU4 9RD

Tel No. 01582 518400 Fax No. 01582 565010

Email: c.finneran@beechwoodprimary.org.uk

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

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About Beechwood Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
871 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Leagrave, Luton with “a calm, open and respectful atmosphere” where “the behaviour of pupils is good” (Ofsted 2017).

We have enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and governors and a committed hard-working staff. If you are looking to work in a school where you are supported and encouraged and where you will receive excellent induction and on-going training, then Beechwood is the school for you.

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