Overview
Location: St Giles Spencer Academy, Hampshire Road, Derby, DE21 6BT, UK
Contract Type: Permanent • Working Pattern: Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS • Education Phases: Primary
Application Deadline: Thursday, 16 October 2025 • Interview Date: TBC • Expected Start Date: 01/01/2026
Visa Sponsorship Available: No • Is a Shared Job: No
About Us
St Giles Spencer Academy is an Outstanding Primary Special Academy in Derby City. We are a warm, friendly and inclusive academy which meets the needs of pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
St Giles Spencer Academy | The Spencer Academies Trust is looking to appoint a reliable Relief Catering Assistant to start as soon as possible on a zero-hour contract. Main duties will include providing cover at St Giles Spencer Academy but also at other local schools within the trust, preparation, presentation and service of food to pupils. You must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, be an effective team member and be calm and creative in your approach to working with pupils with additional needs.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. If you would like to visit before the closing date, please contact the school via 01332 343039 or info@stgilesspencer.org.uk.
Responsibilities
* Provide cover at St Giles Spencer Academy and other local schools within the Spencer Academies Trust.
* Assist with preparation, presentation and service of food to pupils.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and work effectively as part of a team.
* Remain calm and creative when working with pupils with additional needs.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience in catering or a willingness to learn.
* Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (as per Trust policy).
Safeguarding and Compliance
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity related to children.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through our recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted. Closing date for applications: Thursday 16 October 2025. Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed. Early application is strongly encouraged as we may interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.
Further information and access to the application portal can be found at the Spencer Academies Trust website.
Benefits
Generous teacher pension scheme, employee assistance programme and salary sacrifice schemes. For full details, visit the Spencer Academies Trust employee benefits page.
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