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Vacancy Filler; Keyworth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form in Keyworth is seeking a part-time Housekeeper/Catering Assistant (22 hours per week), working across housekeeping and catering teams.

Scale 1 salary £24,796 per annum (pro rata) with an actual salary of £14,743.57. The role involves term-time and holiday hours; enhanced DBS checks are required to safeguard pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Physically able to walk, move furniture and stand for long periods.
• Good communicator and team worker.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Experience in catering, housekeeping or cleaning is an advantage but not required.
• Willing to train in specific aspects of the job.
• Be able to work with school age pupils and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location: The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, NG12 5FF

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.

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.

Salary

Housekeeper/Catering AssistantScale 1 - £24,796 per annum (pro rata) Actual salary - £14,743.57

Contract and Working Hours

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

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

Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

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

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form