Catering Assistant

St Peter and St Paul RC Primary, Bolton; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 5,900 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS contribution

STOCCAT team

CPD opportunities

Welcoming environment

Job summary

St Peter & Paul’s RC Primary School in Bolton is looking for two Catering Assistants to join our committed team. This permanent, term-time post offers Grade 1 SCP 3 actual salary scales, with positions for 17.5 and 10 hours per week.

You will work under the Headteacher, supporting school meals and catering operations. The role requires teamwork, knowledge of catering legislation and prior catering experience. Start date November 2026 with a closing date of 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Will work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of catering related legislation.
• Experience of working a catering environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Catering legislation

Catering experience

Job description

Post Title: Catering Assistant

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St Peter & Paul’s RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 1 SCP 3 Actual Salary - Position 1 £10,243. Position 2 £5,853 (£25,614 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time only

Hours per week: Position 1 17.5 hours. Position 2 10 hours

Start date: November 2026

Closing date: 30th September 2026

St Peter & Paul’s Primary School are currently seeking two Catering Assistant’s. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Our Ethos

Holding God’s hand, we go in Faith together, we dream, believe, achieve. Following the footsteps of Jesus, we act with love, we care for one another and our world.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Will work as part of a team.
• Have knowledge and understanding of catering related legislation
• Experience of working a catering environment

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.