Catering Supervisor

St Peter's Catholic Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter’s Catholic Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a passionate Catering Supervisor to join our dedicated staff team. This 30-hour per week role during term time offers a chance to contribute to children’s wellbeing through school meals, with a focus on safeguarding, teamwork and initiative.

Closing dates and interview dates are provided in the job pack; the school highly values outstanding behaviour and a nurturing approach to all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Can-do attitude and initiative
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues
• Commitment to safeguarding and nurturing children
• Willingness to perform duties as per the job specification

Job description

The Principal and Governors at St Peter’s Catholic Academy (rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas with ‘exemplary’ behaviour, Ofsted October 2024) are looking to appoint a passionate and motivated Catering Supervisor to work amongst our school’s enthusiastic and committed staff team.

The successful candidate will:

Have a ‘can do’ attitude, with a passionate dedication to improving the lives of our children through food.

Have experience working with children, showing a caring and nurturing approach.

Be able to work effectively with colleagues and have good interpersonal skills.

Have desire and commitment to build upon the school’s outstanding strengths.

Have a ‘can do’ attitude

Proactive and use their initiative

Any other duties commensurate with the post (as per job specification)

Why St. Peter’s Catholic Academy?

Our school motto is ‘Together, One Family, One Community in Christ’ - this ethos is lived and breathed by at St Peter’s who work together to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere in which our children can thrive and grow. In our recent Ofsted inspection, the school was graded as ‘outstanding’ in all areas and pupil behaviour was described as ‘exemplary’ and pupils ‘learn the importance of respect very quickly’ (Ofsted, October 2024).

Our staff are passionate about doing all we can to better the lives of the children in our care, as well as investing in developing our staff so that all at St. Peter’s are happy and flourish.

An exceptional culture of safeguarding and nurture:

St. Peter’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our children and young people and we would expect anyone joining our team to share this commitment. All staff work closely together to provide a supporting and nurturing environment where every child matters.

What can we offer?

• A welcoming and friendly school with motivated, well behaved and happy children
• Dedicated and committed team members
• A supportive local governing body & leaders
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• A positive environment in which to develop your own ideas and initiatives

Key Dates/ Relevant information

Closing Date: Friday 2 nd October 12:00pm

Interviews: 6 th October

This post is 30 hours per week (07:30 am - 13:30 pm) term time & 3 clean down days

SGA SCP 5 - 6

Actual Salary: £18,323 - £18,615

The Academy are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online/social media check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2025.