Catering Manager

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 9 SCP24 - 28

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and approachable Catering Manager to lead our catering team and oversee the delivery of a high-quality food service within our school.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within a school environment or a busy catering/food service setting. You will be passionate about providing excellent food and customer service, whilst effectively managing daily operations and supporting your team to achieve the highest standards.

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to make a real difference. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas, strong organisational skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will play a key role in developing and enhancing our catering provision, ensuring it meets the needs of our pupils, staff and wider school community.

Full personalised training will be provided to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the role. In addition, we offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Full uniform provided
• Ongoing internal and external support
• Excellent facilities and resources
• A welcoming and supportive working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is keen to innovate, lead a successful team and contribute to the continued development of our school as we strive for excellence in all areas.

If you are motivated, energetic and committed to delivering outstanding catering services, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Contact Information

If you would like to arrange a school visit or have an informal discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Melanie Lee / Clare Mathieson on 0191 384 3887.

TO APPLY:

Please complete the attached Application Form and return to Tina Flanagan, Personnel Manager via email: recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk

PLEASE VISIT OURWEBSITETO VIEW THE SCHOOLS PRIVACY NOTICE.

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

“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.”

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Catering Manager PS Grade 9.pdf - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

Catering Maanger JD Grade 9.pdf - 195 KB (opens in new tab)

About Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1667 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Durham Johnston Comprehensive School website
• Email address: recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
• Phone number: 0191 384 3887
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/durham-johnston-comprehensive-school

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a happy, successful and dynamic community and we have retained this spirit during this period. We have a national reputation for academic excellence and are well respected in our local community, something of which we are very proud. Staff often stay at Durham Johnston for a significant period of time as we value staff well-being and allow a significant amount of professional autonomy.

Arranging a visit to Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk.

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