Job Description

Salary

Salary Scale NJC Grade 7 scale point 12 TO 20 Salary 28,598 TO 32,597 pro rata

Contractual hours

35

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Catering, Management

Date posted

12/12/2025

Job reference

REQ21871

Location: Carr Lodge Academy

Contract Type: Fixed term to February 2027

Contracted Hours: 35 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks Monday to Friday

Responsible to: Leadership team and Academy Business Manager

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th January 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 10th January 2024

Interviews: Wednesday

14th January 2025

Are you passionate about providing nutritious, delicious, and engaging school meals? Do you have the leadership skills to manage a dynamic kitchen team and ensure the highest standards of food safety?

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Carr Lodge Academy are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Catering Manager to lead our catering services and play a vital role in our pupils' well-being

Carr Lodge Academy is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 9 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, and Willow Primary School

You will be responsible for the overall management of the school's catering provision, ensuring the service operates efficiently, meets budget requirements, and provides a varied menu that promotes healthy eating among our primary-aged children.

Menu Planning:

Develop, cost, and implement seasonal and appealing menus that comply with School Food Standards and cater to all dietary needs (allergies, intolerances, cultural requirements).

Team Leadership:

Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate the kitchen staff team.

Budget Management:

Oversee all ordering, stock control, and financial aspects of the catering service to meet agreed-upon budgets.

Pupil Engagement

: Work with school staff to promote healthy eating and make lunchtime an enjoyable experience for all children.

Administration:

Manage necessary paperwork, records, and communication with the Head Teacher and school administration

Health & Safety:

Ensure strict adherence to all food hygiene, health, and safety regulations (e.g., HACCP), maintaining a 5-star hygiene rating.

Why work for Exceed Learning Partnership and at Carr Lodge Academy?

At Carr Lodge Academy, our aim is to foster a love of learning and develop enquiring minds to enable all our children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. differences. We work together as a community to enable all our children to grow to be responsible citizens and successful learners with high aspirations who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society.

Our Values permeate through everything we do, and we expect our pupils to be ambitious to achieve their very best through being positive, self-motivated, engaged in their learning and independent in their decisions. There is a high focus on developing children's moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding. We strive to ensure that our children value themselves as unique individuals, celebrating diversity and respecting

Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:

Excellent career development Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children's success across the curriculum The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust The most up-to-date training and development opportunities Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations A highly committed and supportive Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected An ethos that promotes the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing for pupils and our staff Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing support package Free flu jabs


At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils.

As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools. We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the pupils of Rosedale Primary School and this is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and 'make a difference.'

If you are a reliable, motivated individual who is patient, adaptable and possesses a genuine passion for working with children, we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are highly recommended and we would love to have the opportunity to show you around our wonderful school. To arrange a visit please contact Jane Slee-Karim, our Academy Business Manager on 01302 230700 or by email

j.sleekarim@elp.org.uk

Application Details:

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. To apply please

click here

Appointment Process

Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children's Barred List Check.

Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful