Catering Manager

Our School

Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is a girls’ 11 to 18 selective Single Academy Trust (SAT) in Torquay, Devon. 

Our status as a SAT means that we have the freedom to implement a curriculum intent which focusses on the whole child: to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives.

Our school is founded on our core values which apply to our whole community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.

In November 2023, we achieved Ofsted 'Outstanding' and we are also 2nd in Devon and 6th in the South West for academic results.

The school has a long history of success with committed students, staff and trustees. If you were to join us, you would become part of an outstanding school which values every individual within our school community.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as Catering Manager who will be responsible for the school's catering provision. The successful candidate will have the ability and creativity to deliver an outstanding catering service which is enjoyed and valued by students and staff.

This a permanent contract, working 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days). The role is Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, including a half hour unpaid break.

The start date for this role is as soon as possible.

The salary for this role is Grade G pro rata - actual annual salary £25,175-£27,589. Please note that there is a pending pay award so this salary will likely increase prior to the start of the role.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or have any questions, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher, via Louise Rumbelow, Headteacher's PA (lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org).

To Apply 

Please complete the Tes application form via the 'Quick Apply' button below, including your supporting statement detailing why you are the best candidate for this role, along with describing your skills and experience.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Thursday 14th November 2024. Shortlisting and interviews will follow shortly after this date.

Thank you for your interest in this role and our school. We look forward to hearing from you!

Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles within our school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is an offence to apply to this role is you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a Child Barred List check, and other relevant employment checks.

As a school, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.