Kitchen Assistant

Diverse Academies Trust; Rainworth CP; On-site; GBP 7,400 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Staff discounts

Job summary

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support meal service and daily operations in a friendly school environment. The role is part-time, 15 hours per week, term-time only, and permanent.

The post is based at Lidgett Lane, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts, with duties around catering support and classroom assistance as required. The Diverse Academies Trust provides a range of benefits and development opportunities, including pension contributions, CPD, wellbeing support and staff

Job description

Kitchen Assistant at Thoresby Vale Primary Academy

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/TVPA/23730

Location

Lidgett Lane, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9TA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£8,744.19 Annually (Actual)

Term time only

Hours Per Week

15

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 25th Sep, 2026

Positions Available

1

About this Role

Why join Thoresby Vale Primary Academy?

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy opened its doors to the children for the very first time in September 2025. It is a state-of-the-art facility, set in the heart of a new community in Sherwood Forest at Edwinstowe. The academy offers the best of a traditional curriculum alongside a formal 'natural curriculum', making use of its unique setting as a forest school. The academy opened with four classes of children and build to a one-form entry academy over the following years.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.