Head of Catering
The Diocese Of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust, Chelmsford, CM1 1AT20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
3 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be required to work during all the school term including non-pupil days, plus two weeks over the holiday periods.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £42,165.88
Pay scale
- Vine Support Staff Scale 10, Point 34.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
Have ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference;
Can demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills;
Work well as part of a team; Be committed to the ethos and aims of a Church School Trust.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Spec for skills and experience required.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
A supportive staff team;
A clear vision for the future.
Further information about the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced catering professional to join The Vine Schools Trust and lead our catering provision across our schools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong operational catering experience, excellent people-management skills and a good understanding of financial management. You will work collaboratively with our school teams and central Trust colleagues to develop a high-quality, consistent and financially sustainable catering service, ensuring excellent standards of food safety and compliance while creating a positive dining experience for our pupils.
This position is for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be required to work during all the school term including non-pupil days, plus two weeks over the holiday periods.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our children and all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, suitable references and relevant pre-employment checks.
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.
About The Diocese Of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- Debbie.McManus@dcvst.org
The Vine is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) set up by the Diocese of Chelmsford. We are a family of Church of England primary schools located throughout the Diocese of Chelmsford. Our vision is to serve our local communities by providing excellent education rooted in our Christian values.
We are passionate about school improvement and delivering high quality teaching and learning in all of our schools. We want our children to have the best possible experience as they grow into confident learners with a strong sense of morality and values.
Arranging a visit to The Diocese Of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Debbie.McManus@dcvst.org.
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