Catering Assistant Employer St Nicholas Catholic High School Reference SEC
Job Summary
Catering Assistant (AA:AE:7166) (Grade 2)
Temporary until July 2026 in the first instance.
Our Mission Statement
We aspire to embrace the Gospel and its values
Celebrating uniqueness and diversity.
Our learning within an enterprise culture is based upon trust and respect
Which define our relationship within the world family.
Everyone Matters.
St Nicholas Catholic High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to provide an effective and efficient service in assisting the Catering Team with food preparation presentation storage and cleaning to an excellent standard within the kitchen and dining room.
Prior experience is not essential although a background in a similar role and/or school environment would be desirable.
Staff benefits include free car parking and onsite gym which staff can access before and after the school day.
Grade 2 SCP 2 Gross Annual Salary Range 24796 to be pro-rated based on 20 hours per week over 40 weeks per year. Actual Salary between 11894. Working mornings between 9.30pm and 13.30pm Monday to Friday Term Time plus 5 INSET Days and 1 week during the school holidays throughout the year for clean down.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 27 April 2026. Start date - As soon as possible.
Job Description and Person Specification attached for additional information.
Safer Recruitment Process for all applications at St Nicholas Catholic High School
Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the schools safeguarding policy on the school website here:
Safeguarding St Nicholas Catholic High School
As a result we would like to draw the following safer recruitment checks to your attention:
All appointments are made subject to:
- An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
- Checks of professional status where applicable.
- Confirmation of professional qualifications where applicable.
- Receipt of suitable references (if not received by the time of interview); and
- Medical clearance
- Online vetting check
- Weonly accept applications completed on the Catholic Education Service Application Form with a covering letter. Please do not send CVs or open testimonials.
Please ensure that the application form is completed in particular you must ensure that a full work history is provided and that any gaps in your employment are fully explained.
- The referees cited in your application form must include your current or most recent employer. If your last employment was in a school we would expect a reference from the Headteacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Headteacher.
- When seeking references we will request information about your suitability to work with children.
- In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education St Nicholas Catholic High School will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook Twitter Instagram Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
Procedure for Application:
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy please click the link below:
Job Vacancies St Nicholas Catholic High School
If you would like to discuss the role in further detail or would like a visit prior to application please contact Mrs Dawn Poole on or
Required Experience:
Junior IC