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 to 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 for catering for young people.
Working hours: 15 hours; 12.00 – 3.00pm Monday to Friday, term time only.
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
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:
1. Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Cycle to Work – This initiative allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories.
5. Green Car Salary Sacrifice – Eligible LwLAT employees can choose a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car for a fixed monthly amount.
6. Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing.
7. Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff.
8. Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff.
Visit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information.
We look forward to receiving applications for this position.
How to Apply:
For safer recruitment purposes, we will only accept fully completed application forms through eTeach. CVs and resumes will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 4th February 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 10th February 2025 at Lancaster Academy, Knighton Lane East, Leicester LE2 6FU.
For an informal chat please call Andrea Jarvis, Trust Catering Manager.
The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
Social Media Checks
As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview through a third party on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern.
Diversity Statement
As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
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