School Kitchen Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
School Kitchen Manager
Permanent, Term Time Only
Salary: S4- SCP 7 - 11 (£22,369 - £24,054)
Actual Salary: £16,236 - £17,459
Creating Brighter Futures
iExel Education Trust are a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of providing quality support and challenge to ensure outstanding outcomes for all learners in our schools. We currently run two OFTSED ranked Outstanding schools: Feversham Girls’ Academy (secondary), and IQRA Primary. Our third new school: Bronte Girls’ Academy (secondary) is expected to achieve Outstanding. Thus we are fully committed to ensuring that all learners in our schools regardless of their background or starting points, achieve their true potential. Our school improvement model is bespoke, recognising that just as every single learner is unique, as are our schools and communities.
IQRA Academy is a non-faith based primary school located in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The school enjoys an excellent reputation within the local community. Academic standards are very high, and we continue to strive to ensure all students enjoy a fully rounded education, allowing every young person to fulfil their potential.
iExel are seeking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious School Kitchen Manager with the desire to prepare and serve a range of tasty, nutritious food to our students, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will play a major role in supporting the Trust Catering Manager in the preparation, presentation and service of school meals, whilst providing a safe, clean environment to pupils and staff. Training will be given where necessary and appropriate.
Further to the Person Specification, our ideal candidate to join the iExel Education Trust Family will:
- Be a Team Player
- Have the potential to plan kitchen activities and organise the work of others.
- Possess excellent organisational skills and have an eye for detail.
- Have the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Have a warm, approachable manner
We are able to offer you:
- A forward-thinking Trust which has a proven track record of establishing outstanding schools and teams
- A Trust which continually has their vision of transforming the lives and communities of those it serves at the heart of every decision
- An opportunity to join a School and Trust community with a family culture.
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th March 2023 at 12:00 Midday
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be requested from the successful candidate.
A downloadable application form can be found on our website. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
For information about this role or an informal visit to the Academy, please contact the Academy Reception directly.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for School Kitchen Manager roles across Feversham Education Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16,236 - £17,459 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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