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Salary: NJC Grade E2 Point 3, £12,195 per annum

Hours: Part Time (21.25 hours per week), Term Time + 5 days

Required: January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a part time Catering Assistant at Rainham Mark Grammar School. The successful applicant will be assisting in the provision of an efficient and effective catering service, in accordance to healthy eating and DfE guidance. The role involves assisting in the preparation, cooking, presentation and serving of meals and snacks whilst ensuring that food hygiene and health and safety regulations are in place and adhered to, including the completion and recording of necessary checks.

We are looking for someone who is able to maintain good relationships with all staff, students, visitors, suppliers and contractors, has experience of working within a catering environment and is able to work as part of a team. 

What can RMGS offer you?

Rainham Mark Grammar School provides an enriching co-educational experience where students are nurtured to develop their leadership skills and creativity. We are a school for every academically able young person regardless of social-economic background, ethnicity, or gender, with additional support and bursaries where they are needed. Our success is based on our high expectations. Our students and staff are motivated; they inspire and challenge each other to be the best version of themselves. We believe our students are simply the best of their generation, it is a privilege to work with them. Rainham Mark Grammar School is a happy place to learn and to grow, we encourage you to visit and experience our community.

Our school was judged “Good” by Ofsted in 2022 but we are firmly of the belief that we have the potential to be exceptional. There is much to achieve in an ever-changing education landscape. 

Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust:

If this challenge excites you, please apply via My New Term.

Closing date: 10th November 2025 at 5pm

Interview date: 17th November 2025

This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short listed on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications. 

RMGS is committed to the protection and safety of its students, is an Equal Opportunities employer, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference.