Catering Assistant

GDST; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Job summary

Birkenhead High School Academy - GDST is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team. The role is permanent and part-time, 27.25 hours per week, term-time plus INSET days, with pay at the Real Living Wage over 12 months.

You will support daily catering operations, assist with service to students and staff, and work as part of a team committed to high standards of food provision and student wellbeing. A generous pension scheme is included.

Job description

* Catering AssistantNEWFast Apply# Catering AssistantEmployerLocation: Prenton, MerseysideContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £15,196 (Real Living Wage £13.45/hr)over 12 monthsPosted: 26th October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 7th December 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581439Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1581439* Share :Start date: As soon as possibleContract type: Term Time (35.2 weeks) plus 5 INSET daysHours: 27.25 hours per week - Monday - Thursday, 10.45am-4.15pm and Friday 9am-2.30pm.Salary: £15,196 (Real Living Wage £13.45/hour) Paid over 12 monthsGenerous Pension SchemeThis is an exceptional opportunity for an excellent Catering Assistant to join a beacon of excellence in girls' education and make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision of a thriving academy.The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual eager to make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision for this thriving academy.They will be a dynamic and innovative practitioner who is passionate about their subject and the impact it can have on a young person's development and all-round education.They will also be someone who values working as part of a team ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement and attainment.BHSA is an all through 3-19 years girls' academy sponsored by the Girls' Day School Trust, and is, and will continue to be, a highly successful centre of education where every student matters, where expectations of all members of our community are high and where personal achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after.BHSA promises the highest level of academic provision alongside an extensive programme of enrichment activities, and all within a friendly and supportive family environment.BHSA places a high value on CPD and supports all staff in accessing top quality training.Closing date for applications: Monday 9th November 9amInterviews will be held on: Thursday 12th NovemberReferences for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 11th November you should assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion.We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection; Enhanced DBS screening and online searches apply to this post.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.### Birkenhead High School Academy - GDSTPart of### Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)