Catering Assistant
Prospere Central MAT Team, Prospere Learning Trust, Piper Hill High School, Firbank Road, Wythenshaw
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School This a permanent part time post working 16 hours per week 11.15am-2.30pm Mon-Thu and 11.30am-2.30pm Fri. Term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £9,749 and the full time equivalent is £24,796 (Grade 1) to start on 1st September 2026. We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team at Pear Tree High School. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, customer-focused environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality service. As part of our catering team, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our school catering service helping to prepare, serve, and present meals that keep our students and staff nourished and ready to learn. About the role: You’ll also be involved in: Interested? If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please follow the online application process to be considered. All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description. To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description. Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including. Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk Pear Tree High School is a brand new specialist support school which sits in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. The school aim is to work in partnership with parents and carers, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to provide exceptional education for all. The school commitment involves harnessing the resources of our school, Trust, and wider community to help students realise their full potential and make outstanding progress. The new purpose-built SEND school site delivers state-of-the-art facilities which provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of all students and young adults. These facilities are designed to suit the changing needs of pupils from key stage three through to post 16. The curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive both at Pear Tree and as they progress to college and employment. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, experiences enhance pupils’ skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens. Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.peartreeschool.org.uk/ Job Application Information Please apply using the online application form - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1489&source=MCC; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references. Safeguarding Commitment All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: Benefits we offer: If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
You’ll work as part of a supportive team to provide an efficient and effective catering service. This includes preparing and serving food, setting up and cleaning dining areas, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
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Location
Firbank Road, , Manchester, M23 2YS, United Kingdom
Job ID
8520
