At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our catering team to prepare and serve meals for students and staff.
- Company: Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, a vibrant secondary school in Runcorn.
- Benefits: Professional development, pension scheme, generous leave, and lifestyle benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working opportunities and a commitment to safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a supportive environment while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Catering experience preferred; working with young people is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
About This Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join our friendly catering team to assist in the preparation and serving of main meals, snacks and drinks for the students, staff and visitors at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy. Prior experience is preferred and experience of working with young people in an educational setting would be an advantage. The role is based on working 22.5 hours per week, school term time (39 working weeks per year). This role is a maternity cover position, offered on a fixed‑term contract for the duration of the maternity leave (up to 12 months).
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire – Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a vibrant and happy 11‑16 secondary comprehensive academy.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and serving of main meals, snacks and drinks for students, staff and visitors.
- Support the catering team in maintaining a positive, supportive, and professional environment.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in catering or related field is preferred.
- Experience working with young people in an educational setting is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, flexibility and proactive attitude are required.
Benefits
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to progress your career.
- Pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution.
- Pro‑rata salary allowing for 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (for non‑term time only staff), rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service.
- Lifestyle benefits offering significant savings on a wide range of shopping, leisure and travel outlets.
- OAT cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes.
- Free parking.
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
