Catering Assistant - Permanent - Malvin's Close Academy in Blyth

Catering Assistant - Permanent - Malvin's Close Academy

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 14/09/2026

Advert End Date: 28/09/2026 12:00

Salary: SCP 3 - £7,064 per annum (£24,796 FTE per annum)

Hours per week: 12.5

Job Category: Schools - Support

Vacancy ID: 301363

Employment Location: Malvin's Close Academy

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 28 Sep

Further Information

Malvin's Close Academy is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to assist in the preparation, serving and presentation of all food and beverages as directed by the Cook in Charge whilst ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. A background in catering would be preferred but is not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in appropriate training.

Malvin's Close is a friendly, happy, vibrant school located in Blyth. Our youngest children are just three years old and can learn with us all the way up to Year Six (aged 11). We are proud to have been part of WISE Academies since 2018 and have close working relationships with all of our partner schools. We have an amazing teaching team and are very proud of how together, with our pupils, parents, governors and staff, we are a community of learners that grow together with the children at the very centre of everything we do. Our curriculum, outdoor provision and teaching is personalised to meet the needs and interests of our pupils and through our wealth of teaching expertise we celebrate all aspects of the National Curriculum with children and in the learning environment. If you are passionate about contributing to a school that values collaboration, motivation, and a commitment to welcoming everyone, we encourage you to apply.

The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academies.
• Competitive Salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.

WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise Standards.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 28th September 2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

Supporting documents

• Catering Assistant SCP 3 - Recruitment Pack - MC PERM 12.5HPW.docx.pdf (1.83 MB)
• 4. Job Applicant Privacy Notice.pdf (164.21 KB)