Job title and organisation: General Kitchen Assistant - Horsforth School
Salary: A2, £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata, Actual salary £5,847 - £5,912
Hours: 10 hours per week (Monday to Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm), Term time only plus 10 days
Contract: Permanent
Location: Horsforth School
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 20th August 2026 at 8am

Interview date: Tuesday 1st September (time to be confirmed)

Start date: ASAP (to be agreed with successful candidate)

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our school catering team. The successful candidate will support the preparation and service of nutritious meals for pupils, helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming dining environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering high standards of customer service, and is committed to promoting healthy eating within a school setting.

This is an extremely hands-on role and the successful candidate must be hardworking, energetic and reliable and have the ability to deal with issues using their own initiative as they arise.

The successful candidate will be employed by Horsforth School but primarily based at Westbrook Primary School. This arrangement offers a unique opportunity to benefit from the expertise of both schools. Staff enjoy the advantages and support associated with being part of Horsforth School, while working day-to-day within the thriving environment and community of Westbrook Primary School, giving the best of both worlds.

Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you’ll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is ‘just a job’, you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career. We are very proud of our outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team and strongly believe that working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other achieves great things.

If you’d like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to download an application form, please visit Horsforth Secondary School & Sixth Forms Leeds West Yorkshire and click on the vacancies tab or email recruitment@horsforthschool.org.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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