Catering Lead - Gloucester Road Primary School

School: Gloucester Road Primary School (Primary)
Address: Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Catering Lead - Gloucester Road Primary School
Grade: Grade 4 (pts 7-10) £25,584 – £26,835 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (25 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14/08/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Catering Lead, although training will be provided, to deliver a high-quality meal service for our pupils whilst maintaining a safe, clean and well managed kitchen.

We are embarking on an exciting project to redevelop our kitchen space and begin working with a new food provider. You will join us at the start of this journey and be able to influence this exciting change. The main duties of the job are:

• to manage and order stock
• prepare food
• serve food and maintain associated resources

You will be supported by the Headteacher to provide the efficient and effective management of the school's catering provision.

The successful candidate will be committed to Gloucester Road’s aims, vision and values. In addition, fulfilling the person specification, they will:

• Be an outstanding, self-motivated and inspirational professional
• Be able to work independently and together as a team within the kitchen provision
• Ensure that all pupils have access to good quality, nutritious food and that it is handled and prepared safely. A balanced diet can have a significant impact on a pupil’s education
• Be wholeheartedly committed to giving our children the best possible meals and dining experience.
• Put the children at the heart of everything they do
• Be committed to Health and Safety and supporting pupils to develop healthy relationships with food.

We can offer you:
• A commitment to staff well-being in line with our well-being pledge.
• A Leadership Team and Governors who are united in a shared vision of improvement.
• A Staff Team who are passionate, friendly and inclusive.
• A commitment to individualised continual professional development

We are a small primary school situated in the heart of Cheltenham with 210 pupils on roll. There is a strong, caring ethos between both staff and pupils and the school has a strong 'family' feel. Our children are polite, caring and happy. Our staff are friendly, hardworking and dedicated, as are our supportive parents and governors.

For further information or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Caroline Parker to arrange a visit on 01242 512792 or email head@gloucesterroad.gloucs.sch.uk



Applications may be received by email: head@gloucesterroad.gloucs.sch.uk

Gloucester Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references being obtained.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.