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General Assistant (Kitchen)

Job details
Posting date: 18 March 2026
Salary: £24,413 per month
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 16 April 2026
Location: Manor Coventry Park Primary School, CV3 5EZ
Company: Coventry City Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: coventrycc/TP/80433/12417

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Summary

Manor Park Primary School is a happy, supportive, and ambitious school that strives to provide the best possible learning opportunities to all the children who attend. At Manor Park, we believe that every child can SOAR to success. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. We celebrate our diversity, promote equality and strive to make a positive contribution to our community. In March 2023 OFSTED continued to judge us as GOOD overall.

Our Values

We are incredibly proud of our school and the children who come here to learn and soar to success. Our school, built in 1950, is a well-established part of the community and has a heritage which sees ex-pupils returning as parents and even grandparents. Our core mission is to offer our wonderful children outstanding teaching and learning experiences and the very best opportunities, in and beyond the classroom. Learning at Manor Park is innovative, fun and exciting, capturing pupils’ interests and extending their knowledge and skills. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. As you explore the website, you will see the range of opportunities that our children have, and the local, national and global links we have forged. We are particularly proud of our Manor Park University, which extends and enriches our curriculum offer. In addition, our excellent pastoral care ensures that all children are nurtured and thrive in a supportive and caring environment.


What is the job role?

You will support the efficient operation of the school kitchen by assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. The role helps provide nutritious meals to students and staff in a safe and welcoming environment.

Your role will be to keep spaces clean, safe & hygienic

You will be responsible for the following;

  • Removes waste and disposes of it properly

  • Uses cleaning products and equipment safely and correctly

  • Maintains hygiene standards, helping prevent the spread of germs and illness

  • Keeps environments presentable and comfortable for the people who use them

  • Follow strict health and safety or infection-control rules

Who are we looking for?

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Closing date for application - 16th April 2026

Interview date - Wednesday 22nd April

If you want more information about this post please email: a_coyle@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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