Derbys: Expanded free school meal scheme will bring new jobs to areas like Clowne and Whitwell

New jobs will be created in areas like Whitwell and Clowne after Derbyshire County Council announced plans to serve free school meals to all infant pupils.

By John Smith

Published 24th Mar 2014, 10:00 BST

Derbyshire County Council will be increasing the number of free school meals it serves from September

From September, every child in reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will be entitled to a free lunch and the an extra 130 catering assistants will be recruited by the council to enable this to happen. as the number of free school meals serves daily across the county rises to 8,000.

The part-time jobs will range from between five and 15 hours per week during term-time with vacancies across the county.

Jobs will be advertised on the county council’s website at www.derbyshire.gov.uk from next Monday (31st March)

People can get more information by ringing Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.

The closing date for applications is 27th April.