Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant – Part time 25 hours per week 
Part time, 25 hours per week, term time only- Permanent
Salary: OP1 £25,949 per annum , pro rata  ( this includes the living supplement  - hourly rate £13.45 ) 
Start Date: September 2026

The governors are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and resourceful Kitchen Assistant to join our school and make an outstanding contribution to our team. The post is permanent and is subject to a probationary period. The successful candidate will be required to work 25 hours per week- Monday to Friday from 9am until 2pm.
We are looking for someone who has:
•    A food hygiene qualification (or willing to gain this qualification)
•    An awareness of Health and Safety in a kitchen environment
•    The ability to work flexibly and effectively on their own and as part of a team
•    A professional approach and high standards

Application Information:
An application pack and further details can be found on the school website or contact the school office via admin@stthomas.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 by 12 noon
Shortlisting: Afternoon of Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 4th September 2026

All applications can be returned via email or post for the attention of Mrs Sarah Cunliffe. Email applications can be sent to admin@stthomas.cumbria.sch.uk

St Thomas’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.