General Catering Assistant

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent school is seeking a warm and professional General Catering Assistant to join their catering team. This part-time role requires 28 hours and 45 minutes weekly during term time only. The successful candidate will work from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 2.15pm. Previous experience in a school setting is beneficial but not essential. The position offers development opportunities and access to sports facilities, among other benefits.

Benefits

Continued Professional Development opportunities

Access to sports facilities

Generous pension scheme

Subsidised private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfill all duties as outlined in the Job Description.
• Flexibility with working hours is advantages.

Responsibilities

• Join existing Catering team at the Senior School.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 2.15pm.
• Participate in continued professional development opportunities.

Skills

Warm and welcoming demeanor

Professionalism

Experience working in a school

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We are looking for a warm, welcoming and professional General Catering Assistant to join our existing Catering team.

GENERAL CATERING ASSISTANT

Permanent / Part-time

Term time only (35 weeks)

Required from 3 November 2025

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, alumni and friends. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, from all cultural backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.

We are looking for a warm, welcoming and professional General Catering Assistant to join our existing Catering team. The role will be based at the Senior School in the centre of St Albans. The successful candidate will be able to fulfil all of the duties as outlined in the Job Description.

Previous experience working in a school will be beneficial but not essential.

This permanent position is offered on a part-time basis, 28 hours and 45 minutes per week, term time only (35 weeks per year). Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 2.15pm with a paid 20-minute break each day. Flexibility with the hours may be considered for the right candidate.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
• Use of sports facilities, including gym (Conditions apply)
• An extensive benefits package; generous pension scheme, free life assurance, subsidised private medical insurance

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29 September 2025

Interview date to be confirmed

School reserves the right to close the vacancy early should we feel able to appoint a suitable candidate, therefore please submit your application without delay.

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU