Kitchen Assistant

Fernwood School · Nottingham, East Midlands

Kitchen Assistant at Fernwood School, based in Nottingham, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Nottingham, East Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
21 Sep 2026
Sector
Kitchen Porter

Reference 9c4ac504803cf8b3172d6ae4c9897f17b8b3b653

About the role

Due to the growth of our Outstanding school, we require an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our catering team. The successful candidate will work term-time only, 15 hours per week, two days a week from 7.00am to 3.00pm to assist in the kitchen and serve meals

Fernwood is a 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:

An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’

A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations

Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve

An Ofsted outstanding judgement

A strong Progress 8 score

32 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays

Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme

Subsidised yoga classes

Cycle to work scheme

Leading Edge Status

The Governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

Reference: 9c4ac504803cf8b3172d6ae4c9897f17b8b3b653 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 21 Sep 2026 · Listed via Fernwood School

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