Vacancy Details

Job Ref No. ECC0-46S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: £12.71 per hour

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 12th October 2026

Job Description

CATERING ASSISTANT

PART TIME - Monday to Friday 10am-2.30pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable catering assistant to join our existing strong catering team. The role requires 22.5 hours per week, term time only and staff training days.

The hours required are Monday to Friday from 10am until 2.30pm.

Main duties to include:

Food Preparation and serving mid-morning tuck/snacks
Serving lunch from our main dining room
Cleaning tables, benches and floors between and after sittings
Cleaning of servery and equipment afterwards
Cleaning crockery and cutlery, ensuring supplies are stocked ready for each sitting
Any other duties required.

This position involves working with children aged between 2 and 16 years and as such, the successful candidate must show kindness, patience and be supportive of the ethos of the school. In addition, the successful candidate must be a good team player and must be adaptable to the ever-changing school environment.

If you wish to apply for the role, please complete our application form which can be found on the St John's School Website: www.stjohnsschool.net.

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026

Interviews: W/c 12th October 2026

Important Safeguarding Information

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure this, our recruitment and selection policy follows both local and national guidance.

All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, satisfactory online searches, and an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an electronic application form. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address. Please note that we will write to the Headteacher for all education references. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

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.