Catering Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Acorn Academy, Witham
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Job Ref No. ECC2679-150S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 3, Point 4
Position Start Date: 29/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 18/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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Acorn Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of high quality learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

We're looking for an energetic, can-do Catering Assistant to help serve up healthy meals and big smiles to our amazing pupils!

As a Catering Assistant you will…

· Help prepare and serve lunches

· Keep the kitchen clean and safe

· Be a valued part of our friendly school team

No experience? No problem - we'll train you!

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule:

20 Hours per week - Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

How to Apply: 
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Acorn Academy.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@acornacademy.net

Information about the School

Acorn Academy is a large infant school with three classes in each year group and the added benefit of a nursery and a specialist speech and language provision. Children are at the centre of everything that we do and we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school.

Acorn Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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

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Spa Road, Witham
Essex, CM8 1NA
Telephone: 01376 512605
Email: admin@acornacademy.net

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