At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with food preparation and serve in the school canteen.
- Company: Swakeleys School for Girls is a thriving Single Academy Trust in Hillingdon.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals on inset days and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Position is for 20 hours per week, term time only.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team with high job satisfaction scores.
- Qualifications: Must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
The predicted salary is between 13347 - 13534 £ per year.
Contract type: Specific purpose - 12 month maternity cover
Work pattern: 20 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm
Salary information: NJC Spinal Point 2-3, £13,347- £13,534 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: September 2026
Overview: Swakeleys School for Girls is a thriving Single Academy Trust in the London Borough of Hillingdon, with our own 6th Form. Our focus is to ensure that students enjoy school, achieve their potential and live our values: we are resilient and successful, we are trusting and kind, we are diverse and respectful.
Responsibilities: We are looking for a Canteen Assistant to join our capable, friendly canteen team. The successful applicant will assist with all aspects of food preparation in accordance with all food safety and hygiene procedures. They will also serve in our busy school canteen on the tills and behind the pass, helping to create a pleasant atmosphere in the school canteen.
Requirements: The successful candidate must be able to satisfy successful references, an enhanced police/Security Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and the right to work in the UK prior to starting employment with the School. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Benefits:
- A highly skilled, professional and supportive staff body.
- Working in a school with overall job satisfaction and staff wellbeing scoring at 20% above national average in last annual staff survey.
- Generous pension scheme - Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
- National College membership for all staff.
- A comfortable, modern school and well-resourced working environment.
- A programme of staff social events.
- A dedicated member of the Leadership Team for staff wellbeing.
- Plenty of free onsite, secure parking.
- Free tea and fresh bean coffee daily and free breakfast and lunch on inset days.
- Dedicated staff well-being service (Employee Assistance Programme).
Application Process: Applicants should complete an application form and email it to: applications@swakeleys.org.uk. Closing date: Tuesday, 30 June at Noon. Interview date: Week commencing Monday 6th July.
EEO Statement: Swakeleys School for Girls is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from suitable candidates, no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Swakeleys School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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