Housekeeper/Catering Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, part of East Midlands Education Trust, is seeking a Housekeeper/Catering Assistant for a 22-hour-per-week role.

The position is part-time, with specific hours during term-time and holidays, and includes duties in both housekeeping and catering. DBS checks will be required as part of safeguarding, and the successful candidate should be a good communicator who works well with staff and pupils.

Qualifications

• Part-time role, 22 hours per week.
• Experience in a school environment is not essential but a commitment to high hygiene standards is.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Willingness to learn and team-friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general housekeeping duties to a high standard.
• Assist catering team as required.
• Support safe and orderly school environment and spaces.

Job description

Scale 1 - £24,796 per annum (pro rata) Actual salary - £14,743.57

Part-time, 22 hours per week, all year round

South Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural popular school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford. We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first class education for all of our students.

Do you like variety, young people and working as part of a fantastic team? If the answer is yes then this role might be for you.

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form in Keyworth is seeking to fill the position of Housekeeper/Catering Assistant. This is a dual roll working with both the general housekeeping and catering teams.

This is a part-time position working 22 hours per week.

The hours of work will be: Term time: Monday to Thursday 12.15pm to 4.45pm and Friday 12.15pm to 4.00pm. School holidays: Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 12.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12.00pm.

Previous experience in a school environment is not essential but a commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are. Previous experience in either catering, housekeeping or general cleaning would be an advantage but are not necessary.

You will need to demonstrate a commitment to working in a safe manner and be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This role involves a lot of walking around and the laying out and putting away of furniture, so you need to be physically able to meet those requirements.

Finally, you must be a good communicator, like working around young people and always willing to help your team when the unexpected happens.

We will train you in the specific aspects of the job, you just need to bring a willingness to learn, a good sense of humour and a friendly and approachable manner.

For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gail Burrows at [e-mail] or call the school office on 0115 937 3506.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. They will also be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00 am on Friday 18 September 2026

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

• School: The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form