Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date:
16/10/2026

Advert End Date:
04/11/2026 23:59

Salary:
Grade 1 SCP 3 £25,614 per annum FTE, Actual Salary £18,030 per annum

Job Category:
Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:
303659

Employment Location:
Bedlington

Closing date:
4 Nov

Further Information

Bedlington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Bedlington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students. Bedlington Academy is a loyal and close-knit community school where individuality is valued and where tolerance, acceptance and inclusiveness run deep.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We will offer you:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings - range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will require:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work without close supervision.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A Flexible / positive attitude to work

Deadline:

Wednesday 4th November 2026

Interviews will take place Thursday 12th November 2026

Safeguarding

The Trust has a Child Safeguarding policy and procedure in place and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students, each student's welfare is of paramount importance to us and you are expected to share this commitment. All staff will fully comply with the Trust's policies and procedures, attend appropriate training, inform the Designated Person of any concerns, record any potential safeguarding incidents appropriately.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Application forms should be returned to kelly.saunders@bedlingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Kelly Saunders, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and the Trust's Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.

Supporting documents

• Catering Assistant Job Pack.pdf (832.19 KB)
• 1. NELT APPLICATION FORM - Support.docx.docx (234.33 KB)
• NELT info pack October 2025.pdf (1.93 MB)
• NELT Privacy Notice Job Applicants.pdf (397.0 KB)
• Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.pdf (175.88 KB)
• NELT brochure 2025.pdf (564.75 KB)

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• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued, Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work without close supervision.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A Flexible / positive attitude to work
  
  Bedlington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team.
Bedlington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students. Bedlington Academy is a loyal and close-knit community school where individuality is valued and where tolerance, acceptance and inclusiveness run deep. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.


• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings - range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal