Catering Assistant x 2

21.25 hours per week (9.50am - 2.05pm five days per week). Part Time, Term Time only 39 weeks.

Start Date - As soon as possible.

The Joseph Whitaker School is a successful over subscribed 11-18 school in Rainworth, a village just outside Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1360 students.

Governors are seeking to appoint two Catering Assistants who are good team players to work with the Catering Manager and Catering Team.

Responsibilities include general food preparation, serving meals, washing up, cleaning duties and manual handling of tables and chairs. The role requires an understanding of health and hygiene and a positive attitude to work in a fast paced environment.

We have very high expectations of our students and staff and offer excellent training and professional development opportunities. This position would be ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience.

• Strong team environment that takes staff well being seriously
• Dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
• Support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
• Access to Schools' Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
• Generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 11th May 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly afterwards.