Catering Assistant

Hours:  16 hours per week, weeks per year to be negotiated Closing date: 4th June 2026, interviews to be held w/c 8th June 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitably qualified applicants are identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged. For an informal chat please call Ben Stephenson, Trust Catering Manager About us Lancaster Academy is a thriving 11 – 16 school in Leicestershire. We are part of the Learning without Limits Academy Trust who offer support, an excellent range of CPD opportunities, staff rewards package and well-being services.

Due the internal transfer of one of our catering assistants we are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our in-house catering team. You would be helping to serve students, staff, and visitors at lunchtimes. Experience in catering would be useful, but is not essential, and applications will be welcomed from anybody who shares a passion in catering for young people.

Lancaster Academy is a vibrant, exciting, innovative, and mixed 11-16 school. Our students are enthusiastic, and our staff are welcoming, hardworking, and supportive. If you would like to truly make a difference to our students and help us to progress and build on our previous successes, we would love to hear from you. Why work for us?

You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.

As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.

We offer:

• Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

• Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions.

• Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.

• Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient. • Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing. No need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.

• Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff

• Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher annually • Free onsite parking How to Apply:

For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed application forms through eTeach. CVs and resumes will not be considered.