Kitchen Assistant - Maternity Cover

THE CAMPION SCHOOL

A Catholic Science College

11-18 Boys' RC Comprehensive VA School

Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3BX

Telephone: 01708 452332 Fax: 01708 456995

E-mail: contact@thecampionschool.org.uk

Website:  www.thecampionschool.org.uk

Kitchen Assistant

Salary: Scale 1 Point 2 (Actual Salary £6,711 per annum, £15.03 per hour)

Hours: 3 days per week, 12 hours per week (term time only)

Contract: Temporary - Maternity Cover until 1st February 2026

The Campion School is committed to providing the best possible learning and working environment for both pupils and staff.  The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages to students during the school day as well as maintaining a clean and healthy kitchen environment.  The kitchen serves breakfast and lunch to for students including sixth form students.

Candidates are expected to have the relevant experience and should be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with members of the school community, showing initiative and independence when needed.  Excellent communication skills and a willingness to respond to and be involved in the daily life of the school are essential.

This role will initially be a maternity cover until 1^st February 2026. A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with experience and qualifications - Scale 1 (Spinal Points 2) Actual Salary £6,711 per annum (15.03 per hour).This is based on 12 hours per week and working 30 weeks per year, term time only from September to May each year.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team that has cultivated a genuinely cohesive working environment – sharing ideas, best practice and resources.

About us

When joining The Campion School, you’ll find a friendly environment that is geared to ensure that both staff and pupils are happy and equipped for success.  Our staff tell us they enjoy working here and this is evidenced by our low staff turnover rates.

Working here, you’ll find that you’re supported in your career and given ample opportunity to continue learning and thrive. Whilst we are a Catholic school, we are very proud to have a diverse team that supports the ethos of the school.  This contributes hugely to creating what we feel to be an incredibly welcoming place of work.

Outside the classroom, there is plenty of opportunity to get involved further. We have a keen focus on sport, music and charity work and all staff are welcome to get involved should they wish.

Any queries or for more information please contact the school contact@thecampionschool.org.uk

Please apply online. 

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 17th October 2025. 

Interviews will take place week commencing 20th October 2025