Overview
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Location: Chetwynd Spencer Academy, Chetwynd Rd, Chilwell, Beeston, Toton, Nottingham NG9 6FW, UK
Salary: NJC2 (£9,206 actual salary)
Education Phase: Primary
Working Pattern: Part-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Friday, 19th September 2025
Interview Date: TBC
About Us
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Spencer Academies Trust catering team; the post-holder will support the Catering Manager in all aspects in our kitchen at Chetwynd Spencer Academy. This will include general kitchen duties, food preparation, service, please see the attached job description for more information.
We are seeking an individual who would enjoy the challenge of a primary academy which will include many varied dietary requirements. You will need to demonstrate all round catering experience and have good communication skills.
Our websites and Twitter feeds will give you a great idea of the variety of work we engage in, the pace and scope of our days, and become familiar with members of our fabulous team.
SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2800 teachers, leaders and educational support professionals across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high performing Trust, with a national reputation for excellence.
We currently have 18 primary academies, 8 secondary academies and 1 primary aged special school in our family of schools. All of our schools benefit from the collaboration and added value that being a member of our Trust offers and share our values and beliefs. Spencer Trust academies share an ambition to deliver results that compete with the very highest performing schools in the country and deliver a curriculum for students that is underpinned by breadth, opportunity and quality: one that seeks to give young people the opportunity to develop into well rounded global citizens that believe they can influence positive change in the world.
Mission Our Mission is to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Vision Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, providing an outstanding education for local children.
We Believe
* All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development.
* Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership.
* We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more.
Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff.
Responsibilities
The role involves general kitchen duties, food preparation, and service in a primary academy setting. The post-holder will support the Catering Manager in all aspects of catering operations; more details can be found in the attached job description.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience in catering and good communication skills are preferred. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a busy school environment and be able to manage varied dietary requirements.
How to Apply
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Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
Benefits
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assist Programme (Health Assured) and BHN Extras (Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes). Recognition of local government and academy continuous of service. For full details, click here: https://www.spencertrust.org.uk/employee-benefits
Seniorities and other information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Education Administration Programs
Location notes: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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