General Assistant

Barr Beacon School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 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: £12,947.18 - £12,947.18 Annually (Actual) Starting Salary: £12,947.18 (FTE £24,753)

General Assistant job summary

General Assistant

Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF

22.5 hours |Monday to Friday 10.30 am -3pm) | Term Time Only

Starting Salary: £12,947.18 (FTE £24,753)

Start Date: ASAP

The role:
Barr Beacon School operates a busy kitchen serving pupils, staff, visitors, and a range of school events. Our General Assistants support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen by carrying out a variety of tasks such as serving pupils on the till, assisting with ensuring all washing up and cleaning duties are completed to a high standard. The successful candidate will need to adhere to Matrix Academy Trust policies & procedures in regards to cleaning schedules, and all hygiene and safety regulations.

About you:

The role is demanding and busy and will require the following key skills and experience:

• Experience operating a till and providing friendly, efficient customer service in a catering environment
• Experience carrying out washing-up duties and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a kitchen setting
• Previous experience working with the catering/education industry
• Able to complete all physical requirements of the role e.g. standing for long periods of time
• Able to work well within a team and undertake delegated tasks from the Head Chef.

Please see job description for full list of duties, skills and responsibilities.

About us:

It is an exciting time to join a growing and thriving Academy Trust with a focus on school improvement. Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. We have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact the Headteacher Mrs K Hibbs: Khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk. for an informal look around the school.

Application Deadline: 10th April 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 Barr Beacon School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1501 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barr Beacon School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barr-beacon-school

The word ‘outstanding’ appears a lot in advertisements for teachers – but at Barr Beacon School, it means more. With over 1000 requests for the 252 places available in Year 7 this September, parents would certainly agree. When Ofsted last visited, they merely confirmed what we already knew.

How have we achieved all of this?

Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated as we are. These amazing people work hard – in fact they work very hard – to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can.

Whether they are the most able or or the least able, the most advantaged or the least advantaged, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.

Not surprisingly, there’s a real buzz about the place. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.

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