Edgbaston High School for Girls - Catering Assistant

Summary

At Edgbaston High School we pride ourselves in everything we provide for our girls. Catering is integral to this. It is managed in-house, giving us full control over the quality, freshness, and variety of the food we serve to everyone from Nursery up to the Sixth Form.

Detail

THE ROLE

We are seeking three experienced and enthusiastic Catering Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent service and nutritious food for our pupils and staff. The successful candidates will:

• support the preparation and serving of a range of delicious meals during term time;
• serve in the sixth form Edge cafe;
• assist in functions (including some evenings if required - overtime will be paid);
• maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene;
• help create a positive dining experience.

2 positions will be working 8am - 2pm Monday to Friday during term time; 1 position will be working 9am - 2pm Monday to Friday during term time. All Catering Staff also work 2 days either side of each main school holiday, to assist with the deep clean.

Previous experience in a catering environment – especially in a school – is essential, alongside strong teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to safeguarding children. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a welcoming school community while working in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Please see attached for the full job description and list of skills and requirements

ABOUT EHS

Since 1875, Edgbaston High School has been proudly pioneering girls’ education. As Birmingham’s oldest independent girls’ school, we have spent the last 150 years empowering generations of young women to learn fearlessly, grow with confidence, and shape futures without limits.​

The School site is very pleasantly situated next to the Botanical Gardens in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, 1½ miles from the city centre.​

We nurture confident, considerate and intellectually curious young women at EHS. We encourage each one to explore and develop her abilities – so she leaves us with the academic qualifications, personal values and social skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world.​

Diversity and inclusion inspire everything we do. Our staff and pupils proudly embody the rich, vibrant tapestry of cultures that make Birmingham such a remarkable city. Together, we champion our differences and draw strength from them.​

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OUR SCHOOL

We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work because we value the strength that a truly diverse workforce brings to our school. We celebrate our differences and recognise the positive impact they have on our inclusive culture. This includes diversity of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.​

Every employee at EHS is a valued member of the team, and staff wellbeing is important. Employee benefits include a generous employer pension and associated benefits; on-site parking; use of the gym and pool; training opportunities; annual flu jabs; access to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for employees and their families; and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

THE SMALL PRINT

At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. Please note, we do not have a licence to sponsor visas. Applicants must also bring proof of qualifications relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy. ​

To comply with KCSIE Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.

All members of staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s child protection procedures and staff guidance at all times.

Documents

• Catering Assistant - Information for Applicants - July 2026 PDF Document