Head of Catering
Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 full time equivalent
Head Teacher: Ms Justine Baker
Hours 37.5 hours weekly ( 30 minute break each day)
This is a full time, permanent post. 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate would commence the role in April 2025.
The Head Teacher and Governing Body wish to recruit and forward thinking and passionate Head of Catering who has creative flair and can make mealtimes for primary aged pupils fun and exciting.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they can manage and lead a team of General Assistants and continue to develop the positive culture in a busy school kitchen that puts children at the heart of their work.
We are a large, 3 form entry school situated on two sites on Dawson Road. Our catering team move equipment and food between the two sites. They set up dining halls and provide a high-quality breakfast and lunch service. Many of our pupils are eligible for free school meals. The take up of meals is good. Pupils look forward to special meal days at Grove.
The catering team all work 3 days in the school holidays to ensure the kitchen and equipment is ready for the start of each term. These days are directed by the senior leadership team.
Hours of work are Monday – Friday, 6.45 am to 2.15 pm
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
We encourage potential candidates to contact school to arrange an informal visit. On this visit you will meet the Head Teacher and current Head of Catering. Please contact Pardeep Kaur: pardeep.kaur@grove.bham.sch.uk to arrange an
informal visit for either Monday 20th January 2025 at 10.30am or for Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 10.30am.
The closing date for applications is: Monday 27th January 2025 at 12.00pm.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview day. The date for the interview day is: Tuesday 4th February 2025.
If you have any queries regarding this post please email Ms J Baker, Head Teacher: j.baker@grove.bham.sch.uk .
Application forms, and person specification are available on the school website:
Please email your completed application form to vacancy@grove.bham.sch.uk
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicants will need to provide the original copies of qualifications.