Catering Assistant

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Bedlington; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and support

Enhanced sick pay

Local Government pension scheme

Job summary

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy to join the school catering team. The role supports main kitchen operations, the Sixth Form Café and primary provision, with a focus on reliability, organisation and strong interpersonal skills.

Offering a Living Wage supplement, the post emphasises a positive working environment within a Catholic education setting and is ideal for individuals seeking stable, school-based catering

Qualifications

• Catering experience required.
• Flexible; able to support in main kitchen, Sixth Form Café and primary school provision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an effective and efficient catering service.
• Support the catering team to deliver high-quality service to students and staff.

Skills

Catering experience

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Catering Assistant (Permanent)

Required from September 2026

• Grade: BB02 (Salary Point 03)
• FTE Salary: £25,185 Actual Salary: £17,624 per annum
• Working pattern: 30 hours per week, Term Time + 6 Days

This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.435 per hour.

We are looking to appoint a part-time Catering Assistant to add to the existing team at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for reliable people with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will assist in the provision of an effective and efficient catering service; supporting the catering team to provide a high quality of service to students and staff. We require someone with catering experience who is flexible; able to support in our main school kitchen, Sixth Form Café and primary school provision where necessary.

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic/Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas.

• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary
• Access to training and support
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
• Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
• Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
• Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme

Applications from all denominations are welcome.

Closing date for applications: by noon Tuesday 1 September 2026

We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.