Catering Manager

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 40 working weeks; Term time, plus inset days, plus 5 additional working days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Actual salary £29,093 - £32,274 per annum
• Pay scale: Scale 7, Points 19 – 24

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

Lead a Catering Service That Makes a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about food, leadership, and creating a positive experience for young people?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Catering Manager to lead our busy school catering provision. This is an exciting and operational opportunity to shape and develop a service that sits at the heart of our school community, providing nutritious, high-quality meals that support the wellbeing and success of our students.

As Catering Manager, you will lead a dedicated team, oversee menu planning and food provision, manage budgets and suppliers, and ensure the highest standards of food safety and customer service. You will play a key role in promoting healthy eating whilst creating an enjoyable dining experience for students and staff.

Whether you already work in an educational setting or are an experienced catering professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form?

At Notley High School, we are proud of the culture we have created for both students and staff. In our May 2026 Ofsted inspection recognised the strengths of our school community, describing:

· "Leaders and staff at all levels are determined that every child thrives."

· "Leaders listen to the views of staff and pupils."

· "Staff are highly positive about working here."

· Staff benefit from a "range of high-quality professional development opportunities."

We are part of Bridge Academy Trust, a family of schools committed to ensuring every child flourishes through high-quality education, exceptional care and ambition for all.

The Role:

As our Catering Manager, you will:

· Lead and inspire the catering team

· Plan and deliver nutritious, appealing menus

· Manage food purchasing, stock control and budgets

· Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations

· Support healthy eating initiatives across the school

· Create a welcoming dining experience for students and staff

· Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the catering provision

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

· Has experience in catering management or a similar leadership role

· Holds a Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent)

· Has strong organisational and budget management skills

· Understands food hygiene, allergens and catering compliance

· Enjoys working with young people and within a school community

· Can motivate and develop a team to deliver excellent service

· Shares our commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

· A supportive and welcoming school community

· An opportunity to lead and shape our catering provision

· Access to high-quality professional development

· Employee wellbeing support

· Membership of a successful and growing multi-academy trust

· A chance to make a genuine difference to the daily experience of our students

Join Us

If you are passionate about providing excellent food and leading a successful team, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a school where students and staff are supported to Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve and Aspire.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description Person Specification - Catering Manager.pdf - 1.66 MB (opens in new tab)

About Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notley-high-school-and-braintree-sixth-form

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

Arranging a visit to Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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