Location
Sandylands Community Primary School Morecambe, Hampton Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1EJ (437 on roll)
Tel: 01524 410286
School website: www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic school catering assistant. Sandylands CP School is in the west end of Morecambe with 448 pupils. You must be able to form positive relationships with children and work under pressure, a good sense of humour is essential. The hours of work will be 10.15am - 1.15pm. The post will include serving lunches to our Reception and Nursery children at our Balmoral Road site.
Please note that school closes for the summer holidays on 17th July. Electronic applications can be emailed up until the closing date to
[email protected] If you wish to submit a paper application please hand deliver this to school before 17th July or contact Daveene Rix on 07883 262867 to arrange to deliver the application if this is after 17th July.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 12 noon on 21/07/2026
Desirable Qualifications
Food hygiene certificate. If this is not already held we will require the successful applicant to commit to working towards a recognised qualification.
Desirable Experience
- Customer care
- Experience of working in the catering industry
Food preparation skills
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Proposed Interview Date:
04/08/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
