Ormiston Bridge Academy is an alternative provision academy in The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It is commissioned to provide education for pupils that are at risk of exclusion or are excluded from school with the aim to achieve reintegration back into school, further education or employment.

We are looking to recruit a highly enthusiastic Catering Assistant who will assist in the daily preparation of food and beverage for the Academy for 16 hours per week, 10.30am - 2pm from Monday to Friday during term time only (39 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will join our existing team of catering staff and support them with food preparation, clearing and serving break snacks and lunch to our cohort of students. Our ideal candidate will be hard working, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

As well as a rewarding career and nationally agreed terms and conditions, joining an OAT academy will give you access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to progress your career
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Lifestyle benefits offering significant savings on wide range of shopping, leisure and travel outlets
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Season ticket loan

OAT is one of the largest and longest standing trusts in the school system and is guided by our founder, Peter Murray’s belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive.

Our schools are located across a diverse range of communities, each with its own unique character, strengths and challenges. Joining the OAT family means embracing a community that values collaboration, professional growth, and the pursuit of excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional working environment where all our staff can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils.

For further information, please see the attached Job Description. 

To apply for the role please complete and submit an application form via the link above by the closing date but please note that early applications are encouraged as the Prinicpal reserves the right to close the advert early should the ideal candidate be found. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Ormiston Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974