Catering Lead

Olive Academies; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Olive Academies in Havering is seeking a Catering Lead to manage the school’s student catering provision and create engaging learning experiences.

The role is permanent, term-time (39 weeks per year) with 37 hours per week, starting January 2027; the successful candidate will support students who may have faced barriers to learning and help them develop practical skills and aspirations for the future.

Qualifications

• Lead the student catering provision and create engaging learning experiences.
• Help students develop practical skills, confidence and resilience.
• Work with students who may have faced barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain catering operations within the academy.
• Support students' future education, employment and training.

Skills

Catering management

Student engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Employment type: Permanent, term-time - 39 weeks per year / 37 hours per week
Salary: £32,828 - £36,192 (pro rata)
Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026
Interview date: Thursday 26 November 2026
Start date: Friday 1 January 2027

We are are seeking to appoint a Catering Lead at our alternative provision academy in Havering . The successful candidate will create engaging learning experiences for young people whilst leading our student catering provision. Working with students who may have faced barriers to learning, you will play a vital role in helping them develop practical skills, confidence, resilience and aspirations for their future education, employment and training.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 23 November

Interviews will be held at OA-Havering on Thursday, 26 November

Olive Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.