Catering Assistant at Barnwood Park School

At Barnwood Park School, we know that outstanding schools rely on talented people in every role, not just in the classroom.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team and contribute to the success of our school community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues, using your expertise to provide high-quality support and helping to create a positive environment where pupils and staff can thrive every day.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant , you will be an important part of our school community, supporting colleagues, pupils and families and helping to ensure that our school runs effectively and efficiently.

Key aspects of the role include:

• General duties in kitchen and serving pods.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals.
• Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages
• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Good numeracy/literacy skills / GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Experience of working with stock levels
• Ability to work effectively with young people in a school-based setting
• Hardworking and committed
• Committed to the safeguarding of children

Why Join Barnwood Park School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Barnwood Park is an 11–16 school situated in the heart of Gloucester. Since June 2024, we have been on an ambitious journey of rapid improvement, supported by the expertise and guidance of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Officially joining the Trust on January 1, 2025, we are seeking passionate individuals to help us continue transforming Barnwood Park into one of the highest-performing schools in the country.

At Barnwood Park, we believe there is no limit to what students can achieve under the right conditions. Our mission is to equip every child with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to access opportunities at the very best universities, apprenticeships, and professions. High standards are non-negotiable at Barnwood Park—whether in work ethic, behaviour, or uniform. Step into our school, and you’ll find disruption-free classrooms, impeccable uniforms, polite and respectful students, and warm, energetic teachers.

We celebrate and reward effort and achievement, fostering a sense of pride in our students’ work, themselves, and their school. Student voice is central to our ethos, empowering every individual to contribute to the vibrant life of the school and develop as responsible, confident members of the community.

Our dedicated staff are committed to inspiring and challenging students through high-quality teaching and learning. With a well-balanced curriculum that maximizes opportunities for success, we ensure every child, regardless of their starting point or background, can thrive.

At Barnwood Park, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Barnwood Park a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Ambition, determination, respect and success run through all aspects of school life.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. 

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday, 9th August 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. 

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.