School Catering Manager

Job Posted: 3 July 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: NJC Scale point 8 to 11. Actual salary £18,278 - £19,176
• Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Education Public Sector

Catering Manager

Required - September 2026

Providing nutritious and tasty meals to fuel the children in preparation for learning takes commitment and dedication. We are looking to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic and self-motivated Catering Manager to join our staff team, willing to uphold the Christian ethos and support the aims and values of our schools.

We offer a positive working environment, working with committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff, children, parents and governors.

You will manage the overall operation of the catering facility at the school and work alongside the Catering Assistant to deliver high quality, healthy and tasty meals. Experience in, and knowledge of, large scale catering / school catering is desirable as well as a food safety qualification. 

NJC Scale Point 8 – 11

30 hrs a week. Term time only

Actual salary £18,278 - £19,176 per annum.

Application packs are available on our school website: www.newportcepri.iow.sch.uk

Please note - We cannot accept CV's for this post. To apply, please complete the official application form. 

For further information please contact the school office on

01983 522348 or by email at [email protected]

Closing date: Midday on Monday 13^th July 2026

Newport CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.