Catering Manager

Overview

Actual Salary: £21,362 – £24,943 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 Wallbrook Primary Academy.

About the Academy values

• At WPA 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.

Position

Catering Manager

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

Actual Salary: £21,362 – £24,943 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 Wallbrook Primary Academy.

• At WPA 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.

Role responsibilities

• 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 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, COSHH regulations and risk management.

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

Safeguarding: 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 posts carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20th April 2026

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