Role: Catering and Cleaning Assistant
Academy: Outwood Institute of Education (South)
Start Date: 15/06/2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £16,867.22 - £17,131.83
Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only
The Outwood Institute of Education is currently seeking a Catering & Cleaning Assistant to join our high performing team.
The Outwood Institute of Education is a network providing professional development for school staff. It strives to ensure the best outcomes for children in all schools by working together to share outstanding practice and give staff access to world class professional development. We believe that every child is entitled to a world class education.
As the Catering & Cleaning Assistant to work for our conference centre during the day, you will support the OIE events team in ensuring the centre is kept clean and tidy throughout the day and with serving catering to delegates.
We manage and organise multiple events on a daily basis and expect professionalism and high standards from every person working for the OIE.
Duties will include set-up and clearing away of any catering provided for our delegates, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the conference centre and providing a professional service to ensure high customer care. Please see Job Description for further details about duties and responsibilities.
Normal working hours are 11:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. Term time only.
The successful candidate will be based at the Outwood Institute of Education, Tenter Balk Lane, Adwick, Doncaster, DN6 7EQ
Closing date: Thursday 14 May 2026, 12pm
Interview Date: Monday 18 May 2026 (PM)
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Stephanie Wattam (Office Manager) at s.wattam@outwood.com.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
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Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
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Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
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Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
