Catering Assistant


Company:	East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Schools and Academies

Closing date: 01 November 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Netherthorpe School is a popular 11-18 school in Staveley, Chesterfield. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school for all. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

We are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work in our main school canteen. The role is permanent for 16.25 hours per week/39 weeks per year.

Experience of previously working in a school catering role is preferable. The person appointed will be a team player with a friendly disposition and good communication skills. You will be required to carry out a variety of catering duties. Excellent customer service and a friendly approach to serving and dealing with students are essential.

The closing date is 9am on Monday 2 November 2026, interview date TBC.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment,

further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website

Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Further information is available by contacting L Jordan Head's P.A. via e-mail: LJordan1@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk>

The application form and information pack is available on the Trust website

All Vacancies - Minerva Learning Trust .

Please ensure that you do

not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy,

ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.

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