Kitchen Manager
Closing in 14 days (30 January 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: NJC point 8 – FTE £26,824, Actual starting - £22,970
Employer: The Castle School
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 30 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 enthusiastic Kitchen Manager to lead our successful school catering team and ensure our students enjoy healthy, balanced meals every day.
What is in it for me?
- Family-friendly hours: Work during school term time only – perfect for parents and carers who want a role that fits around family life.
- Excellent work/life balance: Not only can you enjoy your evenings and weekends, but you also get the school holidays!
- Make an impact: Help shape the health and wellbeing of our students through great food.
- An energised, professional and dynamic environment: Join a friendly team in a vibrant school community where each day is different from the last.
This role also offers wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust, learning from a supportive, experienced and highly skilled Catering Manager who can help you to grow and develop to your full potential.
Supporting documents and information
A full job description and application pack is available from www.castleschool.co.uk.
All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by 9am on the closing date.
Further details are available within the job description and person specification.
Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews: Week commencing 2 February 2026