General Kitchen Assistant

Overview

Location: St Thomas More Catholic School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4BQ

Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 25 Hours per Week, Permanent, Term Time Only (38 Weeks per Year)

About the School

St Thomas More Catholic School is a co-educational Catholic Academy which provides for the education needs of 11-18 year old pupils from the west of Gateshead L.A. We are part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and have a strong commitment to Catholic Education.

Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which students can attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to assist them in taking their place in the world outside school in a useful and fulfilling career, with a firm sense of Christian commitment. We are strongly committed to the education of the whole child and being ‘the principal means of helping parents to fulfil their role in education’ [Canon Law: 796].

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. St Thomas More is a school that places significant value on collaboration and as such is dedicated to working with our partner schools to improve the quality of education for all students in our care.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Kitchen Assistant to join our ever expanding, fast paced team of culinary professionals in our Catering Services.

We are seeking an individual who can work as part of a team and also work well alone. The successful candidate will be able to join a team and work well with all. They must be able to promote BWCET Catering Services and uphold our high standards as they support our teams.

How to Apply:

To complete an online application form please click the \’Apply Now\’ button.

Closing Date and Interview

Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025, midnight

Interview Date: TBC

Safeguarding

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.