Catering Manager

Salary: Band D SCP 9 - 17 (£27,255 - £31,022 per annum pro rata) £21,362 - £24,419 per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week

Required to start: As soon as possible.

The Academy

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of the team at Lightwoods Primary Academy.

• At LPA we are committed to an inclusive education for local students at every ability level, a rigorous grounding in academic fundamentals and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live.
• That every student should be safe, happy ambitious of themselves and respectful of all.
• To ensure the students have world class opportunities which allow them to compete with any students in the country.

The postholder will:

• Provide management of the catering facilities within the Academy to provide students, staff and visitors with value for money meals of a high standard.
• Create a new and varied menu which will enhance and the lunchtime experience of all our students.
• Provide catering to support extended school activities, Academy events and meetings.  
• Strive for the continual improvement of the quality of food and service.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of food hygiene regulations, Health and Safety, COSH regulations and risk management.

Applicants must have experience of working in a high-volume catering environment and of managing staff.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th March 2026

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.