At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with food prep and serve in a busy school canteen.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Swakeleys School for Girls.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, secure parking, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must pass background checks and be committed to child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 8 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Thursday - Friday, 10am - 2pm
Salary information: NJC Spinal Point 2-3, £5,338 - £5,413 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: September 2026
Swakeleys School for Girls is a thriving single academy trust in the London Borough of Hillingdon, with our own 6th Form. We focus on ensuring that students enjoy school, achieve their potential and live our values: resilience, success, trust, kindness, diversity and respect.
We are looking for a Canteen Assistant to join our friendly canteen team. The successful applicant will assist with all aspects of food preparation in accordance with food safety and hygiene procedures, and serve in the busy school canteen at the tills and behind the pass, helping to create a pleasant atmosphere.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- The successful candidate must be able to satisfy references, an enhanced police/security disclosure and Barring Service check, and possess right to work in the UK prior to starting employment with the School.
- The candidate must also commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Benefits of Working at Swakeleys School for Girls:
- A highly skilled, professional and supportive staff body.
- Working in a school with overall job satisfaction and staff wellbeing scoring at 20% above the national average.
- 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 wellbeing service (Employee Assistance Programme).
Closing date: Tuesday 30th June at Noon
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 6th July
Swakeleys School for Girls is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from suitable candidates regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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