Further Information The Grangefield Academy
Post: Kitchen Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: SCP4 – SCP5 (£23,114 - £23,500 FTE), (pro rata salary £11,038.50 - £11,222.84)
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part-way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Part Time - 20 hours, 39 working weeks
Base: The Grangefield Academy, Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS18 4LE
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 28 academies; 15 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.
The Grangefield Academy is looking to appoint a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to work as part of a team under the direction of the Chef Manager. The successful candidate will assist with food preparation, handling and storage and maintain the kitchen, associated areas and equipment to the highest levels of cleanliness. Working hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm.
We are looking for someone with Level 2 Food Safety and a willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities.
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Northern Education Trust offers:
1. The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
2. The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
3. The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
4. A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
5. A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
6. Free flu vaccinations
7. Free onsite parking
8. Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing
9. Access to various discount sites
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit:
For more information, please contact Nicola Butler (Business Manager) on or Judith Simpson (Business Services Assistant) on
Closing date: Monday 8th July at 9am