What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant on a permanent term time only basis to join our busy catering team, to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible and well organised to assist with the preparation of food and drinks as well as serve at designated times during the academy day and offers an opportunity to help and support both campuses as directed. Previous catering experience will be desirable; however, full training will be given. Responsibilities of the Post Holder The main responsibilities are in accordance with the job description for Catering Assistant. Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment, ability to work within a team and manage their own time effectively to ensure that the role is completed in the timeframe set. What the school offers its staff Remuneration and Working Time The hours of work required for the role are 25 hours (including 30 minutes unpaid break), 5 days per week, 9:30am - 2.30pm, term time only. Annual salary for a Catering Assistant will be in accordance with the academy support staff pay scale, which for appointment for a full time post currently involves a salary of Band 1 Point 7 in the range of point 7 – 10 (2025/26 pay awards) with an actual starting salary £11,978.37 per annum. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance development review process. Further details about the role Application Process If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of Human Resources, at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our team. The Director of Human Resources will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy. To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form ( https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0133 ). This must be completed by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third party application forms will not be accepted). Closing Date: noon Monday 23 March 2026, earlier successful applications will be taken through to interview sooner. Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Commitment to safeguarding The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.