Catering Assistant – St Aidan’s Catholic Academy (Sunderland)
Salary: Real Living Wage – £6,273.84 per annum (actual pro-rata)
Closing date for applications: 22 August 2025, 11.59pm
Start Date:September 2025
Contract:Permanent, Part Time, Term time only (plus 5 days)
Hours:11.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 12:25-14:40)
CEO:Mr B Tapping
Headteacher:Mrs A Whitten
St Aiden’s Catholic Academy
Join Our Outstanding Team at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy!
Following our recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025, St Aidan’s has been graded Outstanding in all areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management.
St Aidan’s is a thriving and happy school where pupils are extremely proud to be part of a highly ambitious and nurturing environment (Ofsted, 2025).
St Aidan’s is a Catholic learning community for boys aged 11-18, in which all individuals are provided with the opportunity to flourish in a way that is rooted firmly in the values of the Gospel where each child can ‘Celebrate life to the full’. Our ethos and practice is proudly rooted in these beliefs and in the core values: Hard Work, Trust and Fairness. From the moment a pupil arrives at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy we expect them to live by these values.
Our values driven policies, clear vision and consistent routines demand and nurture a strong sense of moral purpose, personal responsibility, integrity, honesty and respect for others within our pupils. These qualities enable each of our young men to reach the top of their mountain, fulfilling their potential and having a choice of University or a high-quality career.
Are you passionate about food and enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for aCatering Assistantto join our school’s kitchen team.
In this role, you’ll help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our students, maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, and support the smooth running of daily food service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting with food preparation and service
* Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
* Washing up and general kitchen duties
* Providing a friendly, welcoming service to students and staff
What We’re Looking For:
* Good team player with excellent time management
* Previous catering experience is helpful but not essential – full training will be provided
* A commitment to food safety and hygiene
This is a rewarding role where health and wellbeing of our school community.
If you’re reliable, friendly, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Applicants are welcome to have an informal discussion about the post with Mr Danny Ebblewhite (usually this would be to arrange a visit to school), please emaildebblewhite@staca.co.uk to arrange this
Completed application forms should be submitted by email topayroll@staca.co.uk by9am on 22nd August 2025.Emailed application forms/packs are preferred, if you are unable to submit an electronic application, please contact the payroll email address to make arrangements. Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
Interview date: We may interview as applications are received.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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