🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant at Wheatfield Primary School! 📚🍎
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: £24,521.29 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £8,886.83 p.a.)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Ideal for those seeking a role that fits around school hours and family commitments.16 per week (Monday to Friday, three days: 11:00am – 2:00pm and two days: 10:30am – 2:00pm), term time only (38 weeks per year, excluding INSET days)
Application Closing Date: 10/05/2026 - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
Interview date: TBC
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The Role
Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around your day? Wheatfield Primary School is looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team and help provide healthy, enjoyable meals for our pupils.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to make a real difference to the school day for children.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working in a catering, kitchen or fast-paced service environment
- Is enthusiastic, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team
- Can support the preparation and serving of food
- Is flexible and able to adapt to support a smooth and efficient lunch service
- Maintains a calm and positive approach when working with children
- Communicates well with pupils, staff and visitors
- Understands the importance of hygiene, health and safety standards
- Is friendly, approachable and takes pride in their work
- Shares the school’s vision and values
Please refer to the candidate information pack, under
"supporting documents" for more information about the role.
Fluency Duty
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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The Trust and School
Wheatfield Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, The Trust comprises 17 schools — 13 primary, two infant, and two junior — and is committed to creating exceptional learning environments that serve and reflect our local communities. We are delighted to be part of a Trust that champions joyful, inclusive Primary and Early Years education rooted in strong relationships and shared values.
At Wheatfield, our motto — ‘Inspired to Achieve’ — drives everything we do. We want every child to flourish across all aspects of school life, from exploring creative interests and building friendships to solving complex problems and embracing new challenges.
We can offer you:
- A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
- Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of a range of apprenticeship programmes to enhance their skills and knowledge, providing valuable practical experience alongside recognised qualifications and supporting ongoing personal and professional growth.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 17 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing through an additional annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular staff voice opportunities, and access to a comprehensive medical support package including physiotherapy, counselling, mental health services and more — all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to a retail discount platform to support your financial wellbeing.
We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Wheatfield Primary School and The Leaf Trust.
School Visits
Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.
How to Apply
All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Fast Apply’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!
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