Kitchen Assistant at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
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- Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SBCPSSS/27243 - Location Claypath Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4PG
- Contract Type Permanent
- Contract Term Part-Time
- Salary £6,422.78 Annually (Actual)
- Hours Per Week 10
- Closing Date 9:00am, Mon 19th Oct, 2026
- Start Date As soon as possible
- Positions Available 1
- Interview Date(s) 22/10/2026
About this Role
KITCHEN ASSISTANT VACANCY
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: 10 hours per week, term time only, permanent
Salary: SCP 4: £6,422.78 pro rata (Full time equivalent: £26,016)
Pending outcome of job evaluation
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs Carol Devine
St. Bede's Catholic Primary School
St. Bede's is a happy, thriving school based in the centre of South Shields. Our school mission states that 'with Christ at our side, we shine in all that we do'.
We would like to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to join the staff of our hard working, friendly team.
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Work effectively under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to support to a high standard the teaching and learning of all pupils
- Work efficiently and effectively to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
- Be passionate about pupil learning, progress and wellbeing
- Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed
- Be able to promote and support the Catholic ethos of the school
- Be able to work effectively as part of our ambitious and hardworking team at St. Bede's Catholic Primary School and within Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
We can offer:
- A warm and welcoming school community with high aspirations for everyone
- A commitment to personal development
- An enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff, parents and governors
- Happy and delightful children who respond to challenge and are keen to learn
St Bede's is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-six Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Kitchen Assistant in South Shields employer: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Sunderland is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. With a commitment to high hygiene standards and a caring Catholic ethos, we provide our staff with opportunities for professional growth and development, all while enjoying a term-time schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust Recruitment Team
