- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 520 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Hill Primary Academy website
Mobile Catering Assistant
More than one location, The Golden Thread Alliance14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 12.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- KSA
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Golden Thread Alliance are recruiting for a Mobile Catering Assistant, to work across all schools within the trust. This role is for 12.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 11.30am - 2pm. The salary is based upon the Kent scheme pay scale KSA, £24,513 FTE, actual pro rata salary of £7,033.77.
Reporting to the the Trust Catering Manager, you will play an essential part in ensuring our food service is the best that it can be, as you will be working in our kitchens providing extra support and covering absence.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable, and your duties will be varied, including basic food preparation, serving pupils and staff, and of course washing up and helping to keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.
As a very important member of our team, you will be expected to undertake training, which you will be paid for, and we will provide you with uniform. Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applicants seeking a better work life balance and greater flexibility.
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What the school offers its staff
Our staff benefits package includes:
- Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
- Two family days
- Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
- Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
- Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
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
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org
The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of nine schools. Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread values of Respect, Responsibility, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness.
School Details
West Hill Primary Academy
Oakfield Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 721 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oakfield Primary Academy website
Culverstone Green Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Culverstone Green Primary School website
The Riverview Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 314 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Riverview Academy website
Meopham Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meopham Community Academy website
Temple Hill Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 889 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Temple Hill Primary Academy website
Fleetdown Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 648 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fleetdown Primary Academy website
Wrotham Road Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 456 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wrotham Road Primary School website
Arranging a visit to The Golden Thread Alliance
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org.
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