We are seeking an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to prepare and cook the food and serve meals in our dining hall.  To clear away after the meals and maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.  If you are looking for a fulfilling role during term time, this permanent, term-time position could be perfect for you.

This is permanent position is ideal for someone looking to work term time only,  working for 37.5 hours per week. The working pattern is  Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 3.00pm.

About us:

St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Secondary school and is located in  Lincoln. 

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

About the role:
As a Catering Assistant you’ll play a key role in the preparation and serving of food:

•          Supporting and promoting good behaviour and positive interactions.
•          Being a role model and setting a positive example for the children.
•          Ensure the food safety of pupils with particular and special diets.
•          Follow instructions given by the Catering Manager.

Working hours: 

• 37.5 hours per week, term-time only.
• Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 3.00pm.

What’s in it for you?

•          An actual salary of £21,386  per annum (OLOL Band 1; Scale Point 3)
•          Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
•          A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
•          Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

We have fantastic benefits including:

•          Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
•          Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
•          Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
•          Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
•          A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

Closing Date: Monday 09 March 2026 at 9.00am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role.  Please contact Mrs M Wyle at maria.wyle@sspp.lincs.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. 

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging.   We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.