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The Vacancy
Salary: NJC Grade F: £36,581 - £40,444 FTE
Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)
The Harbour Schools Partnership are seeking a Deputy Catering Lead to work across our schools.
About the Role
The Deputy Catering Lead will support the Catering Lead in the delivery of a high-quality, compliant and financially sustainable catering service across the Trust. The postholder will provide operational support, technical expertise and practical guidance to schools and catering teams, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, promoting best practice and supporting continuous improvement in catering provision.
Key responsibilities include:
Operational support
Compliance and Health & Safety
Menu planning and nutritional standards
Financial efficiency and sustainability
Procurement and supplier relationships
School and stakeholder support
Systems and administration
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have significant catering experience in a large organisation or in an education setting.
Experience of managing colleagues, coaching and training staff, and a track record of building and maintaining strong teams is key.
Why Join Us?
You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing community, we’d love to hear from you.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 8th October 2026, interviews will be held week commencing 12th October 2026.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Harbour Schools Partnership
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.
Our Vision
Our vision is to deliver excellence through collaboration to realise the right of every child to flourish.
Valued by stakeholders
Recognised by external partners
Parents’ choice
Children’s choice
Outstanding outcomes
The right work/life balance
Strong leadership pathways
Outstanding staff development
Strong cultural integrity
Enhanced terms and conditions
Supporting Schools regionally
Intelligently contributing to national agendas
Schools are central to the community
Developing rounded citizens with a strong character compass
Preparing children for a multi-cultural world
Our Values
The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation.
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