Kitchen Assistant

Mowden Infant School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9QG

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week, working 10.30am - 1.30pm, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Band 2, SCP 4, £26,016 pro rata, £13.48 per hour (Actual salary, £9,304.47 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a vacancy for a Kitchen Assistant to join our school meal catering team at Mowden Schools. Previous experience of this role is not essential as training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who is

enthusiastic, professional and reliable

a good team member

motivated to provide a positive school meal experience for our pupils and staff

This vacancy is for 15 hours per week, working 10.30am - 1.30pm, Monday - Friday

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs A Taylor on 01325 380820 or by e-mail to business@mowden.nalp.org.uk

If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk

Closing Date: Midday, Friday, 27th November 2026

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.

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

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KitchenAssistant JOPS.pdf - 242 KB (opens in new tab)

About Mowden Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mowden Infant School website
• Email address: people@nalp.org.uk
• Phone number: 01325 380820
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mowden-infant-school

The Federation of Mowden Schools, consisting of Mowden Infant School and Mowden Junior School. Whilst situated in separate buildings, both the Infant and Junior schools are on the same large site and we consider ourselves one school, with one headteacher, governing body and staff working closely together to achieve the best results for the children.

The school is situated in the west end of Darlington, occupying a large site in the heart of an estate of private housing. We cater for over 500 children from 4 years up to 11 years of age. We are a feeder school to several local secondary schools, with the majority attending the nearby Hummersknott Academy. The majority of our children live within the Mowden estate, although there are children who attend from other parts of town and local villages.

Opening its doors on Friday 18th December 1970 at 2:30pm, the Infant School was the first school to be built on the estate and opened as Mowden County Primary School. The increase in the size of the estate meant that another school was required, resulting in Mowden Junior School being completed in time for 4th September 1972. More recently, extensive renovations and expansion took place, enabling us to have 3 form entry. The additional accommodation fits well with the style of both schools.

We are proud of our site, with school buildings which include spacious halls, ICT suites and large, light classrooms. The outdoor space is fantastic for children to learn and play in, with a large field connecting the two schools and plenty of playground space for the children to run about and use up energy! A wooded area beside the Infant School allows the children to explore and investigate, whilst bespoke ‘trim trail’ play equipment gives the children a chance to climb and be active.

Arranging a visit to Mowden Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@nalp.org.uk.

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