St Mary’s Calne
Job title: Head of Catering
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 40 hours a week
Salary: £48,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
Location: St Mary's Calne, Wiltshire
Start: ASAP
Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026
Lead one of the South West's most prestigious school catering operations.
St Mary’s, a senior boarding and day school for girls, and St Margaret’s, a co-educational prep school and nursery for children aged 2–11, share a beautiful 27-acre campus. Our outstanding facilities support a rich and diverse educational offering. We take great pride in the exceptional outcomes achieved by our pupils, the high standard of care we provide and the breadth of opportunities available to every child.
We are seeking an outstanding Head of Catering to lead our highly regarded catering operation, serving approximately 1,000 meals each day alongside an extensive programme of hospitality, events and functions.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of catering at St Mary's and St Margaret’s. You will lead an established team, drive standards, inspire innovation and ensure that food remains a central part of the pupil and staff experience.
We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded catering professional with a passion for fresh food, exceptional service and developing high-performing teams. Whether your experience has been gained in education, hospitality, hotels, events or contract catering, you will bring strong leadership skills, financial acumen and a commitment to delivering excellence.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a lasting impact within a vibrant and supportive school community.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a significant catering operation where quality, innovation and customer experience matter, we would love to hear from you.
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Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026
1st Interviews: w/c 20th July 2026
Second Interview: w/c 27th July 2026
Contact: ISCC will be managing applications for this role. Please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] and please contact Sue to answer any questions. For further information and a copy of the Job Description, please visit the School’s website www.stmaryscalne.org
Early Application: Applications will be considered ‘as and when’ received and we may close the vacancy if we appoint before the closing date.
Pay: £48,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
