Catering Assistant

Salary

NJC Grade B, point 3-4 Actual salary £8457 - £8590 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Montpelier Primary School, Plymouth

Job category

Catering

Date posted

07/07/2026

Job reference

GST-R2071

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’

We are looking for a Catering Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join Montpelier Primary School and become an integral member of the Catering team, to start as soon as possible.

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our school to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the School Kitchen. You will be working with a happy, friendly and efficient catering team where your duties will include; assisting with the preparation and cooking of school meals, presentation and service of food and beverages to our pupils and maintaining the catering areas in accordance with food hygiene regulations. You should have a flexible and adaptable approach to your work, excellent communications skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

About Montpelier Primary School

We are the largest primary school in Plymouth and one of the largest in the South West. Our school family is friendly, innovative and forward thinking. Pupils’ learning behaviours are strong and our staff are highly motivated and experienced. Our school was rated as ‘Good’ in September 2019 and we are delighted to share that in our recent inspection in November 2024, Ofsted shared that ‘Montpelier Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection’.

Inherent in everything we do is a culture of high expectations and aspiration. We are firm in our belief that every child is unique; with their own strengths and interests. We strive to ensure that every child and adult who is part of our school can be Curious, Creative and Confident.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We can offer you

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 19th July 2026. The role is due to commence in September This is a part time, term time only, permanent position.

Early applications are encouraged as w e reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received and close the advert prior to the closing date should an appointment be made.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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