To be successful for this position you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of practical cooking on a large scale with previous experience in a similar role. This role is hands on and the emphasis will be on producing quality meals, whilst being supported on a day-to-day basis by Food preparation assistants.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding Catering Manager to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue improvements within our Catering team, supporting further raising of standards of education in the Academy.

 If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

The Academy is offering opportunities:

• to work with a friendly, supportive and dedicated staff, at all levels
• to develop further under our excellent leadership and support across the Academy providing opportunities for staff development

The successful candidate should ideally have:

• have relevant experience in a busy School/Academy/ or similar Catering environment.
• have a clear understanding of all current legislation that is relevant to a large scale catering operation
• have a good working knowledge of the requirements of the “School Food Standards” to ensure legal compliance
• have the ability to motivate, support and inspire a team, be positive, enthusiastic and resilient
• have highly developed inter – personal skills and ICT skills
• be ambitious for further career development and enhancement
• have a clear understanding of the importance of Safeguarding and equal opportunities
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation or 706/1 and or 706/2 City and Guilds.
• Level 3 Food Safety certificate.
• Allergen legislation awareness is essential, along with knowledge of the Government Food Standards for Education.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety and Health and Safety in a kitchen is essential.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applications must be submitted on an official application form supplied by the school. Appointment is subject to DBS enhanced clearance plus two suitable professional references.

Part of the interview process may include, a practical assessment on site, along with a short, written task.

Application form and job description and personal specification, please contact Mrs S Richards or via the Academy website.

Closing Date:  5^th August 2024

Please send your application form and letter to Mrs S Richards. s.richards@josephleckieacademy.co.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applications must be submitted on an official application form supplied by the school. Appointment is subject to DBS enhanced clearance plus two suitable professional references.

Further details and an application form can be obtained from Mrs Samantha Richards or our website:

Joseph Leckie Academy - Vacancies

Joseph Leckie Academy was graded good in all categories and for overall effectiveness in the recent Ofsted inspection in October 2021. This is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Converter Academy with an overall progress score of +0.08. With our excellent results and our Ofsted grading and continual desire and drive to continue moving forward towards outstanding. This is an exciting time for you to join our team. The Academy has remained for three years as the top non-selective secondary school for progress in Walsall and is one of the highest performing secondary schools in the region. Most of our students remain with us into the Sixth form. The academy is oversubscribed with 42.8% of our students eligible for Free School Meals.

We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, progress and achievement all of this was clearly reflected in our Ofsted report. Staff are proud to work in our Academy.

Ofsted have said that we have an ambitious curriculum, mapped in detail and a curriculum that is broad and deep, including the two-year Key Stage 3. Students study a wide range of subjects at Key Stage 4 and there are plans to develop this further to support their next stage in education or employment and training. Leaders know what knowledge students should be taught and have sequenced learning well so students learn content in the right order and teachers and support staff work very well to and go the extra mile to support and improve students learning. Mistakes are spotted and modified through frequent assessment of learning.  Inspectors commented on the very effective use of support staff both faculty and SEND staff to support students learning, including developing literacy skills and our SEND students flourish. All students are well prepared to go on to higher education or employment and training.