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  • Catering Assistant - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
  • Closing Date:Closing Date:
    08 June 2026
  • LocationLocation:
    Crayford
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £11,658.50 per annum
  • GradeGrade:
    BEXLEY03, 033 - £28,617 FTE
  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
    September 2026
  • Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
    38
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    17.5
  • School AddressSchool Address:
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    848

  • About The Role

  • Following the retirement of the previous long standing post holder, St Joseph’s is looking to appoint its next Catering Assistant. Working alongside the School Cook, the Catering Assistant prepares and serves the meals for the pupils at the school. The Catering Assistant helps to clean and maintain the canteen, kitchen and equipment.

    You will have good communication and teamwork skills. Training food hygiene or other relevant aspects will be provided to the successful candidate.

    Applicants are warmly welcomed to visit the school or contact the Executive Headteacher to learn more about the role.

    This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. 

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 
    If you would like an initial confidential conversation to learn more about the position contact the Executive Head Teacher, Mark Hannon:
    Mobile: 07763142903

  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:

    • Local Government Pension Scheme 
    • Automatic Incremental Progression
    • 25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time) 
    • Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time) 
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Effective CPD opportunities
    • Collaborative working with other schools
    • Excellent ICT facilities
    • Opportunities for flexible working
     
     To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected] 
    Alternatively, applications can be sent to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ. CVs will not be accepted. 

    Alternatively, you can apply for this vacancy via our website.  Please visit www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk

    The closing date for applications is Noon on Monday 8th June 2026. Interview date to be confirmed.  
    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.  

    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    Please click here to see our Equality Statement: https://www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk/docs/policies/Equality_Statement.pdf

  • About Us

  • St Joseph’s is a welcoming, one form entry school with wonderful children and dedicated teachers.  We are a good school committed to providing our students with the very best education

    Our mission is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to enable each child to achieve the highest standards of education in a Catholic ethos.  

    We are committed to having the best possible standards in all areas of school life. Academically our children perform to the highest levels. Our pupils enjoy learning and the exciting opportunities provided for them. We offer a secure, happy and disciplined environment where children grow and develop into responsible young people. 

    We offer:
    - well behaved and enthusiastic children
    - supportive parents
    - strong home/school/parish links
    - a well-resourced and attractive working environment
    - a supportive SLT with a commitment to professional development

    St Joseph’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks and online checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

    For further information about the school, please visit www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk 

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