The Stephenson (MK) Trust is a trust supporting Milton Keynes children and schools to ensure every child can strive for success.

Within our trust we have three academies on three geographically dispersed sites encompassing five different areas of need, these split by age and need, all of which support both male and female students.

Strategic Aims

We aim to give every student in the Trust the best chance to succeed. The wellbeing of our students is our top priority, and we have a dedicated multi-disciplinary therapeutic team to support students, their families and staff where appropriate.

We want our students to become happy, successful and independent young people who can make a positive contribution to society. Our students achieve well during their time with us and leave the academies with relevant qualifications and work experience, which supports them in gaining places in further education and employment.

All the Academies within the Stephenson (MK) Trust will: 

• Have high aspirations and expectations for the achievement of every young person.
• Ensure that all young people make progress individualised to their needs. 
• Provide ambitious and exciting opportunities through a well-designed curriculum that is supported by a range of measurably effective intervention programmes. 
• Develop approaches to learning and wider life experiences that promote independence and confidence from its young people who then make a positive contribution to the community. 
• Be committed to the development and maintenance of positive relationships with all.
• Have committed and forward-looking leadership and staff that is supported and challenged to improve by Trustees and Governors that know the school well.

Catering Assistant Contract: Permanent, working 22.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year, 9.00am-1.30pm

Salary: From £24,790 to £27,711 FTE, £13,082 to £14,623 actual per annum (starting salary DOE) Location: Bridge Academy, Coffee Hall 

Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life in Milton Keynes? 

Do you want to help us to build brighter futures?

Stephenson (MK) Trust is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and friendly individual to work as part of a team to prepare and serve food to students and staff. The Catering Assistant will undertake a variety of duties including the preparation, cooking and service of food as directed by the Catering Manager. This includes meeting school catering and health and safety standards. Why choose our Trust? We are a supportive team with ambitious plans for both our services, and for our staff and young people, with the ultimate goal of providing opportunities for our pupils to become happy, successful and independent young people who are able to make a positive contribution to society.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a top priority.
• High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD. 
• Progression opportunities across the Trust. 
• Free access to holistic treatments as part of our wellbeing policy.
• Free Lunches. 
• Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you would like more information, or a site visit prior to application, please get in touch with our recruitment team on 01908 889400 or recruitment@stephensonmktrust.org.uk Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through my new term. CVs will not be accepted. Please note that qualification certificates and identification documents are required at Interview.

Closing date for all applications: 12noon Wednesday 22 January 2025

Shortlisting of applications: Thursday 23 January 2025

Interviews will take place: Week commencing Monday 27 January 2025

Start date: asap

The closing date given is a guide only.

There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications / suitable applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post.