Housekeeper|Catering Assistant

Job description
Scale 1, Points 2 - 3: £22,366 - £22,737 Per Annum

Full Time, All Year Round, Permanent Position

Required From October 2026

South Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural popular school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford. We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first class education for all of our students.

Do you like variety, young people and working as part of a fantastic team? If the answer is yes then this role might be for you.

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form in Keyworth is seeking to fill the position of Housekeeper/Catering Assistant. This is a dual roll working with both the general housekeeping and catering teams.

The hours of work will be 10.30 am to 6.30 pm. You will work with the catering team between 12 and 2 and the rest of the time housekeeping.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week.

Previous experience in a school environment is not essential but a commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are. Previous experience in either catering, housekeeping or general cleaning would be an advantage but are not necessary. This role involves a lot of walking around and the laying out and putting away of furniture so you need to be physically able to meet those requirements.

Finally, you must be a good communicator, like working around young people and always willing to help your team when the unexpected happens.

We will train you in the specific aspects of the job you just need to bring a willingness to learn, a good sense of humour and a friendly and approachable manner.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

The closing date for applications is +.00 am on Monday 23rd September 2026.