Trust Catering Lead

Bridge Academy Trust, Chelmsford, CM2 9DZ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £46,581.00 - £49,819.00 Annually (Actual)

Trust Catering Lead job summary

Bridge Academy Trust is a collegiate and collaborative Trust comprising of 11 schools, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. 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. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

We are seeking an exceptional Catering Lead to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of catering services across our family of 11 schools.

This pivotal role will drive continuous improvement, ensuring every pupil benefits from high-quality, nutritious, and value-for-money meals, delivered in full compliance with National School Food Standards. The successful candidate will lead, motivate, and support our Schools Catering Managers, fostering a culture of consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all of our locations. With a strong focus on innovation and best practice, you will play a key role in enhancing the dining experience, promoting healthy choices, and ensuring our catering provision reflects the highest standards across the Trust.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

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

Work Schedule:

37 hours per week,

Full time, Permanent.

How to Apply: 
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Bridge Academy Trust.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org

Further details are available from t: 01245202937 e: recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org w: bridgeacademytrust.org

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. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bridge Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Bridge Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-academy-trust

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.

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