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King Edward VI School, Lichfield is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by Ofsted in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant Cathedral City that is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
Links to the Application Forms, Recruitment Monitoring Form & Guidance Notes are at the bottom of this page.
Catering Supervisor
Dates: Apply by 9:00am Tuesday 9 December 2025
Interviews: Friday 12 December 2025
Salary: Grade 4 - £25,583 - £25,989 per annum – pro rata. Actual starting salary from £19,216 - £19,520 per annum
Contract type: 32.50 hours per week/Part Time/Term Time
Contract term: Permanent
Required by: As soon as possible
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, organised and committed Catering Supervisor with good communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would work under the overall direction of the Catering Manager but would also need to be able to inspire and supervise a small team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is creative and able to use initiative. Your skills in working with colleagues and young people are as important as previous catering experience.
Working hours are 7:30am – 14:00pm term time, although there is scope to work additional hours at school events.
- You must be able to assist in the planning, operation and control, of the production and service of school meals.
- Be able to assist with menu options and advise on healthy eating and nutrition.
- Assist with the ordering of all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers.
- Support in the operation of control stocks, stock records and ensure correct completion and submission of all appropriate returns and records to the deadline dates identified.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the service, with particular regard to Health & Safety, Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens.
- Be responsible for delivering a good quality service that meets the required standards and the needs of the school.
- Wash and clear utensils and kitchen equipment, including machinery and clean kitchen premises as required.
- Support and assist in the preparation required for any special functions organised by the school.
- IT and administrative skills would also be ideal.
- Previous experience of working in a busy school kitchen is desirable
Lunchtime Supervisors
Required by: Immediately
Salary: Grade 2 – £24,027 per annum – pro rata. Actual starting salary £12.45 per hour
Contract term: Permanent/Part Time/Term Time Only
We are seeking to appoint reliable, flexible Lunchtime Supervisors to work within a friendly, supportive and well established team. Duties to include supervising students during lunchtimes in the dining areas and surrounding school grounds both inside and out. Applicants should be able to relate well to children, young adults and staff, act responsibly and be able to keep calm and respond quickly to situations.
Further information
To make an application the documents that you will need are at the bottom of this page. Please email completed applications to office@keslichfield.org.uk.
For further information on any of our vacancies please email office@keslichfield.org.uk or telephone 01543 255714.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
These positions are subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
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