Catering Manager at Rice Lane Primary School
NJCJE Grade 4, Spinal Column Points 9-17, £27,254-£31,022 FTE
Term Time Only (38 weeks plus 5 INSET days)
6.30 am – 2.00 pm with half an hour unpaid break
35 hours per week, 87.5% FTE
Closing date: Monday 15th June 12pm
Shortlisting: Monday 15th June 1pm
Interview: Wednesday 17th June
About Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
At Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our pupils. Our mission, “We are respectful, resilient and together we achieve”, shapes how each child is supported to flourish at Rice Lane. We proudly embed trauma-informed and attachment-aware principles throughout our school culture. We understand that children’s experiences—both positive and adverse—shape their ability to engage with learning, build relationships, and thrive. As such, we are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery works with Food For Thought Merseyside Ltd. to deliver our meals service. Food For Thought is a not-for-profit school meals company whose mission is to support their community of schools who promote the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of children through a Good Food Culture. They design termly menus and recipes using fresh ingredients, following School Food Standards, without setting portion limits. The focus is to ensure that each pupil gets enough food to sustain them during a school day.
About the role:
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a Catering Manager to start as soon as possible to lead their catering operations. The ideal candidate will be committed to food safety, organisation, and delivering a friendly and delicious food service. They will be passionate about using and cooking with fresh ingredients.
The Catering Manager will work closely with Food For Thought, our not-for-profit school meals operator, to ensure the food service aligns with the values and mission of our school. This position requires a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our pupils and a collaborative spirit.
How to apply:
Please apply using the application form provided and send all forms and any additional supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 to [email protected]
The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including online searches, and references. This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
Pay: £27,254.00-£31,022.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
