Deputy Catering Manager

Salary: Band C/D SCP 5 - 17 (£25,584 - £31,022 per annum pro rata)

£20,052 - £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:

• To support the management of catering facilities within the academy and the Training Centre to provide students, staff & visitors with value for money meals of a high standard.
• Food preparation, cooking and serving.
• To deputise for the manager.
• To assist in ensuring compliance with the requirements of food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety, COSHH regulations and risk management.

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 5th August 2026

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