🍎📚 Join our Team as a Kitchen Manager at St. Barnabas CofE Primary School! 📚🍎

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Grade 11, £24,790 - £25,183 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £17,288.71 – £17,562.79 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 30 per week - 8.00 am – 14.00 pm Monday to Friday, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)

Application Closing Date: 18/09/2025 - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date: 25/09/2025

The Role

Are you ready for an exciting journey in education, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference? We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our school kitchen and provide healthy, nutritious meals to our pupils every day. 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a busy kitchen, ideally in a leadership role

• Holds a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or is willing to complete one)

• Understands the importance of nutrition and healthy eating for children

• Can work efficiently within a budget and ensure food safety standards are met

• Is friendly, reliable, and enjoys working in a school environment

We understand the importance of work-life balance, especially for working families. This role offers flexible hours, which can be discussed at interview, to help fit around school runs or other family commitments.

 Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about the role.

Fluency Duty 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Trust and School

St. Barnabas CofE Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools — 12 primaries, one infant, and one junior school — committed to creating exceptional learning environments within our local communities. 

At St Barnabas, we are incredibly proud of our inclusive culture, dedicated staff, and vibrant school community. Rooted in our Christian ethos and close partnership with St Barnabas Church and the Bristol Diocese, we are a school where every child is encouraged to “Let their light shine” (Matthew 5:16).

We are a thriving and values-led Church of England primary school, committed to nurturing the whole child through academic excellence, personal development, and spiritual growth. Within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), our Nursery class, Little Stars, welcomes 24 enthusiastic 3–4-year-olds each day — providing a warm, inspiring start to their learning journey.

We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
• Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored for teachers at all career stages.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about St. Barnabas CofE Primary School and the Leaf Trust.

If you feel that you have the energy, enthusiasm and skills that we require then we would love to hear from you.

📝 How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!