Catering Assistant- Walkwood Church of England Middle School in Astwood Bank

Walkwood Church of England Middle School are looking to appoint a part-time Catering Assistant for 1 day per week.

“The school’s ethos and values are central to every aspect of school life at Walkwood Church of England Middle School. Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong. Pupils enjoy their learning. Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND)”

SIAMS stated (2024):
Led by the vision, leaders are resolute in driving forward the work of the school. This ensures positive outcomes for pupils and adults.
Pastoral care is exceptional and extends from the school into the local community. As a result of this feeling of being treasured, lives are transformed.
There is a strong culture of togetherness, respect and trust between all members of the school community.

This role would suit an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual who enjoys working as part of a team and making a positive contribution to school life. As a Catering Assistant, you will support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals, help maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, and assist in creating a welcoming dining environment for all pupils. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues within the catering team, demonstrating excellent teamwork and communication skills, while also establishing positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff. A friendly, flexible approach and a commitment to providing an excellent service are essential to ensuring that lunchtime is a safe, enjoyable and positive experience for everyone. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills, maintain best practice, and contribute effectively to the ongoing success of the catering service.

We can offer:

• A committed and supportive leadership team
• Wonderful, motivated children
• Access to relevant training required for this post
• Support from the whole community of our church school
• Support from The Spire Academy Trust (currently transitioning)

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check.If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours:8 am – 2.30 pm 6 hours per day, 1 day a week (preferably a Monday), term time only

Grade:Scale 2 SCP 3-4 £25,614 - £26,016 p.a. (Actual salary £3,568 - £3,705 p.a.)

Location:Walkwood Church of England Middle School, Feckenham Road, Redditch, B97 5AQ

Closing Date:Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9am

Interviews: TBC

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