Vacancies

We’re Hiring: School Catering Assistant

Location: St Anne’s C of E Primary School – Godmanchester
Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.30am–1.30pm), term time only
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Scale 1C – FTE £24,413 (pro rata)

Do you enjoy working in a kitchen environment and want to play a part in making lunchtime a positive, welcoming experience for children? Then we’d love to hear from you!

At St Anne’s, we believe mealtimes are an important part of the school day – a chance to fuel learning, encourage healthy choices and give children time to relax and connect. Our recent Ofsted report praised our pupils as “polite, confident and kind. They work and play happily together and are well cared for by staff” – we’d love you to be part of that supportive, caring team.

What you’ll be doing:

Assisting in the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks for our pupils
Supporting the smooth running of our busy kitchen service
Serving meals to children and staff with a smile
Keeping the kitchen and dining area clean and safe
Working alongside our catering and support staff to create a welcoming lunchtime environment
What we’re looking for:

A positive, friendly attitude and willingness to be part of a team
Some experience of working in a kitchen or catering environment (school experience is a bonus, but not essential)
An understanding of food hygiene and safety practices (training can be provided)
Someone who enjoys working around children and takes pride in supporting their wellbeing
In return, we offer:

A welcoming, collaborative staff team – Ofsted noted that “staff work together to ensure that pupils are well supported and achieve well”
Hours that suit family life – no evenings or weekends, just term time working
Training and support to develop your skills
The chance to make a daily difference to children’s school experience
Come and join us – be part of a school community where everything is done “in love”.

To apply or find out more, please contact the School Office at office@stannes.cambs.sch.uk or by telephone: 01480 375300

Closing Date: Monday Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Interviews to be held: Thursday 25th September 20255
Start Date: As soon as possible

St Anne’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required as the post will involve regulated activity. The appointment will also be subject to satisfactory medical checks and two suitable references. References will, ideally, be taken up for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. We may also complete online checks following shortlisting.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.