About this role
Post: Catering Assistant
Location: Netherthorpe School
Pay scale: Grade 1 Pt 3 FTE - 24796, actual for 16.25 hours/39 weeks £9366.98
Contract: Part-time/Permanent
Start date: September 2026
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 Friday 17 July 2026 and interview date Tuesday 21 July 2026.
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 candida