Catering Assistant

📍 Location: Ellesmere Park High School
💰 Salary: £10,219.81 - £10,242.27
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent 17.5 hours per week, Term Time only
📅 Start Date:  February 2026

At Ellesmere Park High School, our motto Vibrant, Inclusive, Proud isn’t just something we say — it’s something you feel the moment you walk through the door. As two of our Year 10 students recently shared:

“From our first day in Year 7 to now, we’ve experienced nothing but a welcoming community who are always there to support you. Whenever you ask a student or staff member what their favourite part of school is, their answer will always be the people.— Abigail & Mae, Year 10

We are now looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team and play an important role in the day-to-day life of our school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and wants to be part of a warm, supportive school community.

About the role

As a Catering Assistant at Ellesmere Park High School, you will help create a positive and welcoming lunchtime experience for our students and staff. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that takes pride in providing a high-quality service in a busy but friendly environment. Your work will help ensure that lunchtimes run smoothly and that students feel cared for and supported throughout the school day.

This is a practical, hands-on role where teamwork, reliability and a positive attitude really matter. No two days are the same, and you’ll be supported to develop your skills, including food hygiene training where needed.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety
• Is friendly, approachable and professional with students and colleagues
• Is reliable, flexible and keen to learn

Previous experience in catering or a school setting is helpful but not essential — we’re more interested in the right attitude and a willingness to get involved.

Why join Ellesmere Park High School?

• A welcoming, supportive school where people genuinely enjoy coming to work
• Polite, respectful students who value the relationships they build with staff
• A strong culture of care, inclusion and wellbeing for both students and staff
• A term-time only role that fits well around school hours

As one member of staff said after joining the school:
“From my very first visit, I was struck by how warm and welcoming everyone was. Staff support each other, students are polite and engaged, and it truly feels like a community.”

About Consilium Academies

Ellesmere Park High School is proud to be part of Consilium Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to Excellence and Equality with Integrity. Our Trust brings schools together through collaboration, shared learning and strong support, ensuring that every colleague — and every child — can be the best they can be.

If you’re looking to join a school where your contribution is valued and where you can make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Ellesmere Park High School, please contact kay.salter@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 2^nd February, 9.00am

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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