Catering Assistant Start Date: 1 September 2026 Part Time: Term time plus two holiday days (38.4 weeks) 17.5 hours per week Monday - Friday hours to be agreed Pay Scale: NJC Scale 1 point 3 (£24,796 FTE Pro Rata - £12.85 per hour) Actual Salary: £10,063.36 per annum The Ripley Academy is a popular school located in Mid-Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are part of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with The West Bridgford School, Nottingham. We are looking to appoint a well organised, enthusiastic and skilled Catering Assistant on a part time basis as detailed above. We wish to appoint a person who: Is able to assist the Catering Manager in the production of a school meal Is enthusiastic and flexible Works well in a team Further details of the post are available from Collette Robson (School Services Director) by email: crobson@ripleyacademy.org. CVs are not acceptable for this post The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post.will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Closing date for applications is: Monday 29th June 2026 at 9am.