School Catering Assistant

Outwood Academy Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday. Term time plus 2 days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £14,224.19 to £14,735.32

What skills and experience we're looking for

Outwood Academy Shafton is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant. The successful applicant must be a committed individual who will work within the catering provision to deliver healthy and high quality meals to students, staff and visitors. Previous experience and a Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Food Hygiene is essential.

Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, able to work as part of a team and committed to making a difference to improving the life chances of our students.

What the school offers its staff

We believe that all support staff within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of securing student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such, we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious individuals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

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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SITE015 Catering Assistant JD (3).pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

SITE015 Catering Assistant PS (3).pdf - 221 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy Shafton

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1380 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Shafton website
• Email address: j.goldthorpe@shafton.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-shafton

Secondary Academy 11-16 yrs

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Shafton

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.goldthorpe@shafton.outwood.com.

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