Job Description

Job Title: Catering Assistant - Westwood Academy

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 21 hours and 15 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only)

Scale: 2

Point: 2-3 (Depending on experience)

Actual Salary: £8,831.23 to 9,008.18 per annum (Depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: 4th September 2022 (Midnight)

Interviews: Week commencing 12th September 2022

Westwood Academy are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join their friendly Catering Team.

Reporting to the Catering Manager you would be expected to carry out general kitchen duties, such as preparing food, washing up and cleaning. Experience of working in a school kitchen would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic person who enjoys using their own initiative.

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 09.30 am to 1.45 pm.

The successful candidate must:

· Have a commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

· Enjoy food preparation and cleaning.

· Enjoy working in a busy environment.

· Show patience and enthusiasm with the children.

· Proactively encourage our children to enjoy healthy food.

· Be able to demonstrate a positive attitude.

· Have a flexible approach and be a team player.

What we can offer you:

· A growing Multi Academy Trust of Primary schools who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.

· Recent innovations have been the development of the 'Leadership Academy' which delivers high quality professional development to all staff.

· A dynamic and collaborative team of Teachers, Leaders and a central team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.

· Additional holiday in October giving a two week break, enabled by an early close every Friday which is utilised for CPD.

· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact Westwood Academy on 01702 559467 to arrange a visit.

South Essex Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please visit our website; www.seacademytrust.co.uk.

Information about the School

There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.

We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.

Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.

Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.

If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!