Catering Assistant

30 hours per week, term time

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, reliable and highly effective Catering Assistant.  Edgar Wood Academy is a new school which opened its doors in September 2021 and serves the local community in Middleton and Heywood. This role would suit a self-motivated and flexible team player who can demonstrate an ability to use their own initiative. We are an expanding school with an intake of 120 places in September 2021, followed by a further 180 places accepted for September 2022.  We want to employ enthusiastic staff that will grow with the school.

We are currently based in a temporary site in the grounds of Hopwood Hall College on the Middleton Campus whilst the new school is completed.  From September 2022, Year 7 and Year 8 students at Edgar Wood Academy will be the first to experience our new school building in Bowlee, Middleton, with its modern state-of the-art facilities, designed to allow our students to flourish academically, culturally and artistically.

To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstanding colleague.  You must be willing to share and learn.  We wish to appointment someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough.

In return, we promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed to carry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your future career aspirations.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 8th July 2022 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.