Job Description:

Deputy Catering Manager (x2)

One position at Ashington Academy & One Position at Bedlington Academy

Ashington Academy and Bedlington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and are both seeking to appoint a Deputy Catering Manager to join our dedicated team.

Both Ashington and Bedlington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students. Ashington and Bedlington Academy are both a loyal and close-knit community school where individuality is valued and where tolerance, acceptance and inclusiveness run deep. 

The Deputy Catering Manager will lead and manage the Academy catering service, ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, high-quality meals which meet statutory requirements, achieve excellent customer satisfaction and operate within agreed budgets.

The main purpose of the position is to provide day-to-day leadership of the catering team whilst contributing to Trust-wide catering initiatives and supporting other academies where required.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day. 

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We will offer you:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills.   
• Excellent organisational skills.   
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.   
• A flexible/positive attitude to work 

Deadline:

The advert will initially be open until Friday 2nd October 2026, but may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our Careers with NELT website.

Application forms should be sent to NELT Human Resources. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.