13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 5 (SCP 12-17) FTE £28,598-£31,022 (Actual: £ 24,179 -£26,229)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Cuthbert's are currently seeking an Assistant Catering Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic assistant catering manager, responsible for the food production at St Cuthbert's. The role requires compliance with HACCP and COSHH regulations and a detailed understanding of food hygiene and safety standards. The post holder will be required to help create menus in line with the School Standards and suitable for children with a range of dietary, allergy and sensory needs. As well cooking on a daily basis the post holder will be required to complete paperwork in line with the role and ensure all staff are trained and line managed effectively.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be responsible for food and beverage production.
  • Have experience of training and supervision of staff
  • Be able to communicate in a friendly and caring manner
  • Ensure that HACCP and COSHH regulations are followed at all times


What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
  • Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
  • A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
  • Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
  • Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
  • Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

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About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1057 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.

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