Job Description

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join the team as soon as possible on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.

The hours will be 10:00am - 2:30pm, Monday to Friday (22.5 hours per week) term time only (38 weeks per year).

Salary Scale 2, Point 3 (Range 3-4) Actual Salary £12,576 per annum, which includes paid annual leave which must be taken during closure periods.

Closing Date: Midday on 6th February 2025. Interview Date: To be confirmed.

School

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is located in Whitmore Way, Basildon and has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of ten schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We are looking for a person who:

• is an enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable team member to work in our school kitchen, to assist with the preparation of food and beverages and to help clean and maintain the kitchen equipment
• will work well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice

We can offer you:

• a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
• a commitment to continued professional development
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Helen Kilner at officemanager@whitmore-pri.essex.sch.uk

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is a growing and supportive school in the local community, located in Whitmore Way, Basildon. We are one of seven schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.