Head of Kitchen
Closing in 26 days (12 January 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: £22,970
Employer: The Castle School
Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 12 January 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
37 hours per week Monday – Friday
A typical working day would be 7:00am – 3:00pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
Term time plus INSET days – 39 weeks per year
NJC point 8 – full time equivalent £26,824
Actual starting salary – £22,970
What will I be doing?
Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.
We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.
Are you passionate about food and dedicated to providing nutritious, high-quality meals to children? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head of Kitchen to lead our school catering team and ensure our pupils enjoy healthy, balanced meals every day.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic in-house catering team and help continue to provide high quality food within the school.
What is in it for me?
An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Supporting documents and information
A full job description and application pack is available from the website below.
All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role
Further details are available within the job description and person specification.
Interviews: Week commencing 19 January 2026