Canteen Assistant
Contract type: Specific purpose - 12 month maternity cover
Work pattern: 20 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm
Salary information: NJC Spinal Point 2 - 3, £13,347 - £13,534 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: September 2026
Swakeleys School for Girls is a thriving Single Academy Trust in the London Borough of Hillingdon, with our own 6th Form. Our focus is to ensure that students enjoy school, achieve their potential and live our values: we are resilient and successful, we are trusting and kind, we are diverse and respectful.
We are looking for a Canteen Assistant to join our capable, friendly canteen team. The successful applicant will assist with all aspects of food preparation in accordance with all food safety and hygiene procedures. They will also serve in our busy school canteen on the tills and behind the pass, helping to create a pleasant atmosphere in the school canteen.
Full details including a job description and application form are available from the school website www.swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk.
Benefits of Working at Swakeleys School for Girls:
- A highly skilled, professional and supportive staff body.
- Working in a school with overall job satisfaction and staff wellbeing scoring at 20% above.
- national average in last annual staff survey.
- Generous pension scheme - Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
- National College membership for all staff.
- A comfortable, modern school and well-resourced working environment.
- A programme of staff social events.
- A dedicated member of the Leadership Team for staff wellbeing.
- Plenty of free onsite, secure parking.
- Free tea and fresh bean coffee daily and free breakfast and lunch on inset days.
- Dedicated staff well-being service (Employee Assistance Programme).
- A longer October half term.
- Free zumba every week for all staff.
Applicants should complete an application form & email to: applications@swakeleys.org.uk.
Closing date: Tuesday 30th June at Noon
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 6th July
Swakeleys School for Girls is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Please note that Swakeleys School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to satisfy successful references, an enhanced police / Security Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and right to work in the UK prior to starting employment with the School.