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Job Ref No. ECC0-102S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: £18,428 - £18,721
Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 30/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work primarily at Shoeburyness High School.

Desirable Qualifications/Skills:

Certificate in Food hygiene and safety
Knowledge of working within in an education setting
Safeguarding Knowledge
Experience of working within a commercialkitchen
Pleaseclickon the attachments section above for the specific job description for the role and further information about the school. You may also visit the school's website atwww.shoeburyness.secat.co.uk.

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on the policies section of the SECAT website atwww.secat.co.uk.

Information about the School

The SECAT mission statement:

We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our students who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school's individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.

The Trust Head Office is at SECAT House, which is in the grounds of Thorpedene Primary School, one of the 6 schools in our Trust. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Executive Assistant all operate from SECAT House.

The Central Finance Team, ICT Team, Estates Team and HR Team are all based in schools within the MAT, as is the Director of Education.

SECAT has a responsibility to ensure all our young people receive the best provision possible. This is what we intend to do; to make full and flexible use of all the expertise, resources and facilities across the Trust for the benefit of all.

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Central HR Team
SECAT House
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness
Essex, SS3 9NP
Telephone: 01702 580463
Email: hrhelpdesk@secat.co.uk

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