Catering Assistant

We are currently looking for a Catering Assistant on a fixed term contract until 23 July 2019 to join our operational team at Ark Helenswood Academy, a large all-girls 11-16 academy with a mixed sixth form provision in Hastings. As Hastings has recently been recognised as an ‘Opportunity Area’, the academy will be pivotal in ensuring our students get the best start in life, no matter what their background.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and aspirational academy which is consistently achieving some of the highest results in Hastings and St Leonards.  As part pf the Ark schools network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to an excellent education and real choices in life.

We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously and offer health benefits including subsidised gym membership, flu vaccinations in the autumn term and Employee Assistance Programme which provides a free and confidential service to staff.  

As the ideal candidate you will:

·        be an excellent team player

·        have experience of catering and working with young people

·        be committed to ARK’s high expectations and culture of no excuses

·        be a good role model for both students and staff, with high expectations for self and others

·        have a genuine interest in and willingness to help students learn how to eat healthily.

For more information about the school please visit www.arkhelenswood.org. 

To apply please submit your application online by visiting https://arkhelenswood.org.vacancies 

Start date:            February 2019

Salary:                   Outside London Ark Scale 1 point 6-8 (£8.73 - £8.86 per hour)

Location:              Hastings
Closing Date:       Monday 21 January 2019