Catering Assistant

Required September 2025
Permanent part time contract term time only
15 hours per week 
NJC SCP 4 £24,404 per annum pro rata  Actual annual salary £8,675 per annum based on 45.6 weeks

We are looking for a reliable and preferably experienced person to join our catering team to provide high quality meals in a busy kitchen for approximately 1100 pupils in Campus Whitehaven. You may be working in St Benedict’s School and/ or Mayfield School.  Working hours will be directed by your Line Manager and typically will be from 10.45am to 2.15pm Monday to Friday term time only (includes a 30 minute break which is unpaid).

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to 
Andrea Hartley, HR Manager please at  [email protected]

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at  [email protected]

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 22nd August 2025
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter  

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

Stanwix School is seeking a Governance Professional to join our team and support strong governance and academy compliance across our school. We are looking for someone who can act as a co-ordinator of governance processes, support transparent decision-making, and help ensure that governance practice aligns with current academy and DfE expectations.

Working closely with the Head Teacher and Chair of Governors, this is a key role where you will be required to provide high-quality scheduling, administration and minute-taking duties. You will be responsible for ensuring that organised and structured agendas are in place throughout the academic year which reflect the requirements as set out in the Academy Trust Handbook (and associated documents). 

This position plays a vital part in ensuring that Stanwix School remains a place where everyone can thrive, in line with our vision and values.
The successful candidate will be joining a very supportive and friendly team and working in an environment where you can develop your business administration skills and build your knowledge of academy leadership whilst working flexibly. 

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide procedural and statutory advice to the Governing Board, ensuring governance operates in line with legislation and best practice.
•    Organise and clerk all full governing body and committee meetings, including accurate minute-taking and timely distribution.
•    Work in partnership with the Headteacher on:
•    Maintaining statutory records (e.g. membership, registers of interest, attendance, meeting calendar)
•    Policy and website compliance tracking
•    Administrative compliance activities
•    Manage governor communication, document storage (GDPR-compliant), and training records.
•    Support a governance culture that is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of the school’s vision.
•    Commit to ongoing CPD in line with national guidance (e.g. NGA Career Pathway).

Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:
•    Has experience in administrative, governance, compliance or coordination roles.
•    Is highly organised, efficient, able to work on their own initiative and meet deadlines.
•    Demonstrates excellent written communication, record-keeping, and digital literacy. Is able to offer advice and guidance to support Trustees in their decision-making process. Understands or is willing to learn the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE guidance, and Ofsted expectations related to governance.
•    Is committed to making a positive contribution to our inclusive and ambitious school community.

Working Pattern
Approximately 3 hours per week term time (flexible), including:
•    Attendance at evening governing body and committee meetings (some online, some face-to-face).
•    Regular planning meetings with the Headteacher.
•    Remaining hours for meeting preparation, follow-up, and compliance work to be worked flexibly.

Salary
BS8 ( B) per annum pro rata (£31,586 FTE)

What You’ll Join
Stanwix School is a thriving, inclusive community where every child and adult is valued and empowered to grow. You will join a school where governance is seen as a driver of improvement, where your contribution will be respected, and where your development as a professional will be supported.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Stanwix Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All of our recruitment processes adhere to the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance. Please note, appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List. This role is classed as regulated activity due to it being regularly based in the school setting. It is a criminal offence to apply to work in regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. 

How to Apply
To find out more about the role, obtain an application form or arrange an informal visit, please contact the school office on 01228 596069 or email [email protected].

Please send your completed application form and supporting letter to:
[email protected]

Deadline: Thursday, 31st July 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews:  Thursday, 7th August, 2025

Please note: CVs will not be accepted.

 Play Team Co-ordinator    
 PCD3 - £24,441 FTE (pro-rata salary £3753.15) (job is subject to a 3.2% pay increase from September 2025)
  Hours:        6.40 hours per week, 11:50am – 1:10pm
    Contract type:    Term-time / permanent
    Reporting to:    Headteacher

Purpose Of The Job:
Working as a member of the play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the play team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. The play team is also responsible for ensuring that all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunch time, while maximising the time they can spend outside playing. You will support our children as they visit the dining hall and are responsible for clearing the tables to a state ready for use by other diners.

Key Duties And Responsibilities:
-    Work as part of the play team to cover all daily lunchtime tasks. This will include sessions outside, and in the dining hall.
-    Work with the play coordinator to ensure all children have access to exciting age-appropriate play opportunities every lunch time.
-    Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play.
-    Work with the play coordinator, and play team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play.
-    Coordinate and communicate between play zones and the dining hall to ensure all children visit the dining hall and eat their lunch.
-    Assess play areas for risks daily and communicate/implement any changes required.
-    Assist with putting out and packing away play equipment/kit.
-    Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid.
-    Assess and deliver first aid to pupils. Assist with first aid reporting.
-    Communicate effectively with the play coordinator, play colleagues and the catering team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside.
-    Assist children at lunch, e.g. with queuing, getting seated, opening packets, spillages, disputes, clearing plates / cutlery and encourage good eating, hygiene and social skills.
-    Clear and clean the hall during service (e.g. spillages, assisting with waste food, trays and cutlery).
-    Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance.
-    Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies.
-    Support and uphold the school’s values system and school rules and reward pupils with verbal
praise for positive attitudes and behaviours.
-    periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.
-    Assist with training new team members.
-    Complete school-based induction and any subsequent training required to improve performance.

The post holder will be subject to a full police and suitability check to satisfy child protection requirements. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions or cautions must be declared.

The post holder has a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the school's child protection and behaviour management policy.

Whilst the school hours are set, it is inevitable that other duties will be required from time to time. 
The post holder should be willing to work flexibly to deal effectively with such eventualities.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our employees to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB check will be required for this post.

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Mrs Walsh 01228 560399
Attend
For further details and an application pack, please email our School Business Manager, Mrs Walsh at
[email protected].

Great Corby School, Great Corby, Carlisle CA4 8NE
The closing date for applications is 31st July 2025
Interviews will be held on – date to be confirmed