Principal’s Welcome
At John Port Spencer Academy, we believe in unlocking the potential of every student and supporting them to achieve the very best. Every child has a champion - staff dedicated to nurturing their talents, ambitions, and wellbeing. Our university-style campus offers a vibrant, inspiring environment where curiosity thrives, and learning knows no bounds. Our values of joy, progress, success, and acting with care, kindness, respect, and integrity guide everything we do. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, innovative community, passionate about making a real difference every day and supporting each other to grow professionally and personally.
About John Port Spencer Academy
John Port Spencer Academy is a thriving, forward-thinking school at the heart of our community, serving over 2,000 students from Year 7 through Sixth Form. Our university-style campus, with dedicated subject teaching spaces, specialist science labs, arts facilities, and extensive sports facilities, creates a wonderful environment for both students and staff. We offer a broad, ambitious curriculum designed to challenge students and help them excel academically, personally, and socially. Every student has a champion here - staff who guide, support, and celebrate their achievements. We have a strong community spirit and high expectations. For staff, John Port is a place to grow, collaborate, and contribute to something truly special, where everyone is encouraged and excellence is celebrated.
The Role
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our dedicated Catering Team. We are a large Academy with three on site Catering outlets servicing our students and staff. The successful applicant will need to be flexible, a great team player and be willing to work in different areas within the Academy site. Some experience of food handling or previous work in a catering environment is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided.
This is a Catering Assistant (MAT Cover) role, from mid October 2026 or until early return of postholder.
The working pattern is 5 days a week, from 11.15am to 2.30pm. It is a great job to fit around children and their school day!
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
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Catering Assistant (MAT Cover) employer: John Port Spencer Academy
At John Port Spencer Academy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through our collaborative environment, where staff are encouraged to innovate and excel while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a university-style campus and a strong community spirit, we offer unique opportunities for personal and professional development, ensuring every team member feels valued and celebrated.
