Catering Manager

Wyburns Primary School; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Private Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Wyburns Primary School in Rayleigh is seeking a charismatic, personable catering assistant to join our team. Hours: 25 hours per week (term time, 38 weeks). Permanent contract. Salary scale NJC5–NJc12, with actual salary £15,363.38–£15,575.29 and FTE £27,254–£28,598.

The post sits in a UNICEF Rights Respecting School context, welcoming an ambitious, inspiring professional dedicated to nurturing children so they flourish in their own unique way. ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Be proactive and have a positive attitude.
• Be committed to helping every learner flourish.
• Be committed to our values of altruistic, pioneering and ethical.
• Be confident, calm, dedicated and flexible.
• Be able to build highly effective relationships.
• Be a team player.

Skills

Proactive

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Team player

Relationship building

Flexible

Job description

Hours: 25 hours per week

Contract Term: Term time, 38 weeks

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: Grade NJC5, Payscale Range NJC9-NJC12

Working Pattern: Monday -Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Salary FTE: From £27,254 to £28,598. Actual salary £15,363.38 to £15,575.29

Position Start Date: ASAP

Post Location: Wyburns Primary School, Rayleigh, SS6 7PE

We are looking for a charismatic, personable, clear communicator to join our catering team.

As a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, we are looking for an ambitious, inspiring professional with the knowledge, skills, drive and creativity to nurture children so that each can flourish in their own unique way.

The successful candidate will:

• Be proactive and have a positive attitude
• Be committed to helping every learner flourish
• Be committed to our values of being altruistic, pioneering and ethical
• Be confident, calm, dedicated and flexible
• Be able to build highly effective relationships
• Be a team player

Applications Close: 23rd October 2026

Date of Interviews: 6th November 2026

Wyburns Primary School is part of Schools For Every Child Multi-Academy Trust.

We can offer you the opportunity to work with:

• A forward thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusivity, and staff personal and professional growth
• A Trust that values staff wellbeing
• Highly committed and supportive colleagues
• A supportive and friendly communityOutstanding, collaborative partnerships across our trust schools
• Extensive CPD opportunities
• Recognition of long service
• Recognition of continuous service
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private Health Cash Plan

Information about Wyburns Primary School

Wyburns are a one form entry primary school set in extensive and impressive grounds in the heart of Rayleigh.

Schools for Every Child Multi Academy Trust comprises three exceptional schools, each with its own character and strengths. Our diverse educational environments offer a range of opportunities for both students and staff. Whether you're passionate about early education, secondary school, or special needs education, you'll find your place within our trust.

When you join Schools for Every Child, you become a part of an organisation that values the uniqueness of every child and believes in fostering their brilliance, guiding them in their exploration of the world, and cultivating respect for themselves and others. If you're looking for an employer that is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and provides comprehensive support for its staff, Schools for Every Child is the place for you.

Join us in shaping the future of education.