Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
15/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/09/2026 12:00
Salary:
Salary Scale: Band 3 / SCP 4 (£6,217.76 actual)
Job Category:
Catering / Cleaning
Employment Location:
South Tyneside
Further Information
About this Role
Salary: Salary Scale: Band 3 / SCP 4 (£6,217.76 actual)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: 10 hours per week, worked over 5 days, term time only + 2.5 days, permanent
Working Pattern: 5 days per week, 2 hours per day
St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our Catholic mission is: “We give thanks to God, work together and always try our best, shining in little ways for all to see.”
St Gregory’s is looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team. Duties include, but are not exclusive to, the following:
• Observing Health and Safety Regulations as directed by the Cook;
• Assisting with basic food preparation and the service of meals;
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the catering areas, including cleaning tables, washing up, brushing and mopping floors;
• Assisting with the setting up and dismantling of dining furniture;
• Observing correct portion sizes;
• Maintaining attractive food presentation throughout all services;
• Encouraging children to choose healthy meal options;
• Completing temperature record forms;
• Completing cleaning schedule checklists;
• Reporting any deficiencies, damage or defects to equipment or supplies to the Cook.
For enquiries regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Miss Emma Shaughnessy, Headteacher, at office@st-gregorys.co.uk or via the school office.
Electronic signatures will be accepted, but candidates may be required to add a written signature to their application where necessary.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust ensures that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
The position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 22 September 2026 @ 12 noon
Interviews: Monday 28 September 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.