Who are Pioneer Learning Trust?

Pioneer Learning Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust of 7 primary schools based in Luton and Bedford. The Trust is committed to the pursuit of excellence and equity, ensuring that all pupils have the best possible opportunities and the highest quality of education possible. Schools and their staff are committed to the vision of the Trust and work collaboratively to achieve this.

About the role

Pioneer Learning Trust is looking for a Catering Service Manager to provide and promote our catering services to the wider community whist overseeing our Trust and external kitchens. You will be a creative person and competent in all aspects of kitchen management, with excellent customer service and staff management skills.

The successful candidate be will be the primary point of contact and represent the Pioneer Learning Trust in the organising of catering functions, enhancing our reputation and developing the service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional to join a fast growing Multi Academy Trust, at a key stage of their development.

The post holder will have a proactive, comprehensive role in ensuring that management and delivery of our Catering Services within set budget targets are maintained and monitored to The Pioneer Learning Trust’s standards.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for liaising with external service users purchasing the service from the Trust and for presenting the service to potential new clients.

Whilst the main purpose of the catering service is to our pupils, providing fresh, high quality, balanced meals, adhering to the school food standards, the schools’ kitchens also provide a wider catering service offer to schools and the Trust, catering events and activities, as required.

Why join us?

• Generous pension scheme 
• Competitive salary
• Paid holiday entitlement increasing with long (holidays taken during school closure times) 
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (including telephone support, counselling and much more) 
• Extensive CPD pathways and tailored professional development 
• Career progression opportunities across our family of schools 
• Free tea and coffee in all staffrooms 
• Free lunches for staff, when eating with the children 
• Access to a Blue Light Card as a school based worker

Terms of employment 

37 hours per week - specific hours to be negotiated.

Term Time plus 2 weeks.

Level 7 - £33,146 – £35,688 (actual salary)

 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Contact

Please contact Jo Shillington at recruitment@pioneerlearningtrust.com or on 01234 741653, to answer any queries or for a formal chat.

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in schools

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.