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Catering Assistant - The Friary School
Catering Assistant
About The Friary School & Primitas Learning Partnership
The Friary School (part of Primitas Learning Partnership) is a well-established, high-performing academy, consistently achieving excellence across all key aspects of education.
Key Strengths (from recent OFSTED Inspection, March 2024):
- Pupils achieve extremely well and meet high expectations with enthusiasm
- Behaviour, conduct, and safety are excellent
- Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive
- The curriculum is highly ambitious, including exceptional support for SEND
- Careers education is rich and varied
- Extracurricular opportunities are plentiful
- Consistently outperforms national averages despite starting above baseline
Located in Lichfield, a historic cathedral city known for its charm, heritage, and vibrant community, the school benefits from excellent transport links (local and national).
The Catering Team
Our catering team holds a 5-star food hygiene rating, ensuring high standards for school meals and services. We are now seeking a Catering Assistant to support our operations.
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Role Overview
Position
- Grade 2, SCP 4 (Full-Time equivalent salary: £25,185/year)
- Part-Time: 16 hours per week (10:30–13:30 on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri; 09:30–13:30 on Tue)
- Contract: Permanent, term-time only (38 weeks + 5 inset days = 39 weeks total)
- Actual Salary (for 16 hours/week): £9,409.87/year (pro rata)
- Term: 01st September 2026
- Responsible to: Catering Manager / Finance Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the daily operation of an efficient school catering service
- Supporting the maintenance of high standards in food preparation and hygiene
- Contributing to a clean, organised, and welcoming dining environment
- Providing support in meal service, kitchen tasks, and inventory management
- Ensuring compliance with food safety and school policies
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
- Must provide proof of relevant qualifications (if any)
- Must supply suitable references
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Application Details
Closing Date: Monday 13th July 2026 by 12 noon
How to Apply:
Complete and return:
- Application form
- Equality and Monitoring form to Mrs Lisa Pratt via:
- Post (included application pack)
- Email: applications@friaryschool.co.uk
⚠️ CVs will not be accepted.
For More Information:
- Visit Friary School Vacancies
- Visit Primitas Learning Partnership
Primitas LT Learning Partnership Commitment
We are fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants must undergo a Enhancement Sinces Disclosure and comply with UK safeguarding regulations.
Further Safeguarding Details: GOV.UK
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