Senior Catering Assistant

Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, 39 Term time only (Paid 44.6 weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale B ; Actual Salary: £24,796-£25,128 (FTE £18,680-£18,930)

What skills and experience we're looking for

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Barton Cross, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ

Tel: 023 92594325

Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Email: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Senior Catering Assistant

Actual Salary: £24,796-£25,128 (FTE £18,680-£18,930)

32.5 hours per week, 39 Term time only (Paid 44.6 weeks)

We require a Senior Catering Assistant to join the busy catering department of this large secondary school. Duties would include general catering tasks, providing a restaurant service to students and covering hospitality throughout the College. Extra hours will be expected with prior notice to cover external functions. Food hygiene certificate desirable but not essential as training will be given. This post will be based in the Years 7,8 and 9 restaurant facility. We are looking for a candidate who is keen to work with the Catering Manager to develop the catering facility, review menus and liaise with students regarding developments.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A full police check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Support staff application forms are available on the College website,

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 12 noon, Friday 31 January 2026

What the school offers its staff

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Barton Cross, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ

Tel: 023 92594325

Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Email: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Senior Catering Assistant

Actual Salary: £24,796-£25,128 (FTE £18,680-£18,930)

32.5 hours per week, 39 Term time only (Paid 44.6 weeks)

We require a Senior Catering Assistant to join the busy catering department of this large secondary school. Duties would include general catering tasks, providing a restaurant service to students and covering hospitality throughout the College. Extra hours will be expected with prior notice to cover external functions. Food hygiene certificate desirable but not essential as training will be given. This post will be based in the Years 7,8 and 9 restaurant facility. We are looking for a candidate who is keen to work with the Catering Manager to develop the catering facility, review menus and liaise with students regarding developments.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A full police check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Support staff application forms are available on the College website,

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 12 noon, Friday 31 January 2026

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

Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Horndean Technology College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1268 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Horndean Technology College website
• Email address: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02392590843
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horndean-technology-college

Learning and student achievement is at the heart of all we do, within and beyond the curriculum. We are committed to achieving excellence for all our students, whether it is in public examinations, on the sports field, in a technology challenge or by taking part in a musical or dance production; the opportunities are extensive. Our curriculum is ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted), providing students with many choices and different ways of learning.

In addition to this we are fortunate to have a highly dedicated and well qualified staff that teach engaging lessons and support our young people in becoming responsible and successful future citizens. Education is the key to the future: it only happens once in a young person’s life and we make it our duty and responsibility to ensure that it is the best it can be for every student.

An outstanding education for all is our vision and the right of every student. I welcome you to visit the College at any time to witness happy, safe and successful learning.

Mrs J A Summerfield
Headteacher

Arranging a visit to Horndean Technology College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk.

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