Airedale Academy is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive with 1, pupils on roll. The academy is, situated in Airedale, Castleford and recently joined Castleford Trust. Since joining the Trust in February, the school has seen rapid improvements in pupil behaviour and curriculum planning.
Castleford Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Multi Academy Trust, consisting of nine schools across all phases: three secondary academies, two primary academies, two junior academies and two infant academies. All of the academies are located within the geographical area of Wakefield, forming a medium-sized trust with a strong community feel.
At Castleford Trust, our vision is “Working together to achieve excellence for all.” We are deeply committed to educational excellence, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Our Trust is an exceptional place to work, offering a supportive and dedicated team of staff who share a common goal of making a difference to the life chances of pupils. We take great pride in developing and nurturing talent by providing extensive opportunities for staff training and professional development. Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, Castleford Trust is a place where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our catering provision.
You will:
1. Be aware of H&S issues and be prepared to undertake training as necessary.
2. Be able to build good relationships with pupils, staff and other customers of the catering service.
3. Be Food Safety trained or willing to achieve a L2 Food Safety qualification.
You will be/have:
4. A confident and effective communicator.
5. Be enthusiastic, reliable and a team player.
6. Experience of working within a catering environment.
7. Ability to relate well to children and adults.
8. Flexible and adaptable with a ‘can do’ attitude.
In this role you may be asked to provide cover at any of the Trust’s kitchens but will primarily be located at Airedale Academy.
As part of our team at Airedale Academy, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers).
Airedale Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Airedale Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.