POST: Catering Assistant LOCATION: Shireland Collegiate Academy, Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND GRADE: Grade A SCP 3 SALARY: £25,185 per annum pro rata HOURS: 11.83 (11hours & 50 minutes) hours per week, term time only training days Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands. We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful. We are looking for a catering assistant who will work as part of a team assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and refreshments and general kitchen cleaning. We can offer: Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience Excellent career development opportunities a supportive working environment and team ethos friendly, enthusiastic children. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it. Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. For further information or an application form please visit: Vacancies | Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026