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Job Ref No. ECC3823-181S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 3-4 £24,796-£25,185 FTE
Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 17/12/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Week commencing 5th January 2026 Shortlisting Starts:  18/12/2025

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Kitchen Assistant required

Hours per week are 13.75 over 5 days

During term time (39 weeks)

Actual Salary range £7,899.85-£8,023.79

We are looking to appoint cheerful, friendly and hardworking Kitchen Assistant's to join our small busy catering team which offers meals to pupils, staff and visitors at The Bishops' C of E and RC Primary School.

The job primarily involves helping to set up and clear away, wash up and undertake other cleaning and general duties, with some simple food preparation and service. Previous catering or school catering experience is preferred but not essential, as appropriate training will be given.

As a joint Anglican and Catholic school applicants should be supportive of our Christian ethos and be willing to contribute to the wider school life. Visits to the school are welcome.

The Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance and medical checks. A copy of our privacy statement is available on our website.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications close: 17th December 2025

Shortlisting: 18th December 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 5th January 2026

Information about the School

We are a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school and applicants should be supportive of our Christian ethos.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Greg Waters
Beardsley Drive
North Springfield, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 6ZQ
Telephone: 01245 460107
Email: head@bishops.essex.sch.uk

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