Catering Assistant

The position is to cover a maternity leave within the catering team on a Fixed Term contract. 25 hours per week term time only Hours: 9.30am to 2.30pm - Monday to Friday Grade/Salary: Grade 3 - Point 3 (Actual Salary: £14,508 per annum) Start Date: 9th November 2026, Fixed Term until 31st January 2028 What are we looking for? Join Ludlow Church of England School as a Catering Assistant and become part of our friendly and dedicated catering team. The successful candidate will support the preparation and serving of meals, helping to ensure a safe, clean and welcoming dining environment for our students and staff. Duties will include food preparation, serving food, cleaning kitchen and dining areas, and complying with food hygiene and health and safety procedures. We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and able to work well as part of a team. Previous experience in a food service environment would be advantageous but is not essential, as training will be provided. Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. Join us in providing a high-quality catering service that supports the wellbeing of our school community. What we can offer: A busy and enjoyable place to work, where there is a team of friendly colleagues. A competitive salary Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Access to the Employee Assistance Program and Cycle to Work Scheme Membership of Blue Light Card The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE's "Keeping Children Safe in Education". An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, CVs will not be accepted. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. About Ludlow CE School: We provide an enriching educational experience for all at Ludlow, which is a popular 11 to 16 all-ability school, situated in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills. We are committed to supporting both the well-being and professional development of all our staff, and we support leadership at all levels. Ludlow CE School is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. The Trust and school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students. The school community is committed to its core values of Excellence, Resilience and Care. Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society. We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none. For more information about Ludlow CE School, please visit our website https://www.ludlowschool.com