Catering Assistant - Permanent - Welbeck Academy

Wise Academies Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing package

Training and development

Creative school environment

Job summary

Welbeck Academy, part of Wise Academies, is seeking a Catering Assistant to assist in the preparation, serving and presentation of all food and beverages as directed by the Cook in Charge, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. A background in catering would be preferred but is not essential, and the successful candidate will participate in appropriate training.

Welbeck Academy is located in Walker, Newcastle.

Qualifications

• Background in catering would be preferred but is not essential.
• Successful candidate will be expected to participate in appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, serving and presentation of all food and beverages as directed by the Cook in Charge while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Job description

Catering Assistant - Permanent - Welbeck Academy

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time - term time

Advert Start Date: 16/10/2026

Advert End Date: 26/10/2026 12:00

Salary: SCP 3 - £9,340 per annum (£25,614 FTE)

Hours per week: 16

Job Category: Schools - Support

Vacancy ID: 303002

Employment Location: Welbeck Academy

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 26 Oct

Further Information

Welbeck Academy is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to assist in the preparation, serving and presentation of all food and beverages as directed by the Cook in Charge whilst ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. A background in catering would be preferred but is not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in appropriate training.

Welbeck aims to provide the highest quality primary education located in Walker, Newcastle. Our school has been open and serving the community since 1914. In that time there have been many changes to education and indeed our beautiful school building. WISE Academies are proud to have been involved with the school since 2012, and our shared passion is to make our children feel loved, nurtured and safe so that they realise their true academic potential. It is essential that we challenge and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development. Together we endeavour to make Welbeck Academy an exciting place for children to learn, grow and flourish. If you are passionate about nurturing individual talents, promoting a passion for learning, and shaping thoughtful, resilient members of the community, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.

The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academies.
• Competitive Salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• On- going commitment to your professional development.

WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise Standards.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 26th October 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: Monday 9th November 2026

Supporting documents

• Catering Assistant SCP 3 - Recruitment Pack - 16HPW PERM WB .docx.pdf (1.84 MB)
• 4. Job Applicant Privacy Notice.pdf (164.21 KB)