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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Company is committee to the safeguarding and welfare of students
Recruitment Pack
Catering Manager
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Company is committed to safeguarding and welfare of students.
Contents
Welcome Letter Page 3
Our Objectives Page 4
Our Community Page 5-6
Teaching School Page 7
Central Services Team Page 8
Terms and Conditions of Employment Overview Page 9-10
Application Information Page 11
Job Description Page 12-13
Person Specification Page 14
Welcome to the
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Company.
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in the position of Catering Manager within the Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy. I hope that the accompanying recruitment pack will be of
assistance in providing an overview of our MAC and what it will mean to lead the delivery of
our exciting plans for our community of school as our Catering Manager.
Our Vision is to provide ’Quality Seamless Catholic Education from Reception to Post 16 for
All’ The traditional and vocational curriculum offer is enriched by a varying range of
educational trips and visits, performances and events that all children can enjoy. We are
committed to developing the whole person and ensuring each child achieves their potential
with a strong sense of morality, spiritual embracement, self confidence and respect.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC is proud of its high standards and recognises how
important our passionate and committed workforce is to our success. The Directors are
committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff, leading to a motivated and loyal workforce.
I hope that you find the information enclosed useful in your considerations. Much more can
be found on our website www.lourdesmac.org.uk Should you share and wish to lead the
delivery of our vision, I very much look forward to hearing from you.
With best wishes
Mrs Ann Cullwick
Chief Finance and Operations Officer
Our commitment to developing provision, improving learning and achieving greater out-
comes within and across our schools is set out in the core objectives:
Promoting the Catholic Ethos across our schools
Providing seamless Catholic based Education from Reception to Sixth Form
Delivering outstanding Teaching & Learning
Securing a safe environment for students to learn
Providing outstanding pastoral care for students
Providing professional development opportunities for all staff
Development of the whole person, both students and staff
Our Objectives
Our Community
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Company has existed since July 2014, with the initial conversion of four of the Catholic Schools within Bromsgrove and Redditch.
The Central Team has developed since this date to support all the schools within the MAC, to provide a professional and efficient service in all are-as.
All the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Schools are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of education and pastoral care com-bined with extensive non-curriculum activities, so that students are safe, continually challenged and personally fulfilled.
Every year a varied and culturally rich range of Educational Visits take place
in order to enhance a student’s Social, Moral and Cultural development
and each of our schools run varied programmes of extracurricular clubs
that students are encouraged to participate in as part of their own person-
nel development and enrichment.
St. Peter’s Catholic First School
Our academy welcomes families of all faiths and beliefs
living in Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas and is
committed to providing a caring, happy and stimulating
environment in which pupils of all abilities achieve their
full potential – academically, socially and spiritually.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
We provide high standards of teaching in a happy, car-
ing and stimulating environment so that pupils flourish,
grow and aspire to do their best. Alongside the National
Curriculum we incorporate the International Primary
Curriculum so that subjects are linked as we know that
the more connections the brain can make the better a
child can learn.
St. Thomas More Catholic First School
We pride ourselves on being happy, welcoming and car-
ing community, which seeks to ensure that children
leave school with a secure academic, social and spiritual
grounding that will inspire aspiration and success.
St. Bede’s Catholic Middle School
Our Catholic ethos is enriched by the uniqueness and
diversity of all faiths & beliefs and because of this our
pastoral values provide a firm foundation for students to
grow academically, morally, emotionally & socially.
St. Augustine’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form Centre
We are a Catholic school that strives to live and serve as
a witness to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic
Church. Our distinctive ethos supports a deep
personal faith but wholeheartedly welcomes diversity
and difference in beliefs and culture.
St Augustine’s Catholic High School was designated as a National Teaching School in
September 2017 and since that time, it has taken a leading role in providing a range of
support to other schools and teachers. Its focus is to develop and disseminate excellent
practice by providing training and development for new and experienced teachers and
leaders.
The Teaching School serves a wide geographical area covering Worcestershire,
Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Birmingham.
The support provided comprises: -
• Support focused school to school support
• School centred initial teacher training SCITT
• Peer to Peer professional and leadership development
• Recruitment and training of Specialist Leaders in Educations SLEs
• Professional development opportunities for teachers
St Augustine’s
Teaching School
The Central Services Team at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC offers a wide range
of services to our schools, to allow them the concentrate on education.
Operational Areas.
The Central Team have responsibility for the four main operational areas Finance, Human
Resources, Premises and Information Technology.
In addition, there is a centrally appointed Data Protection Officer and Data Manager and
advice and support on Governance is provided to our Local Governing Bodies by the
Company Secretary.
The Team
The Central Team is based at The Oaks business park in Redditch. The team have access
to excellent office, meeting and training facilities which can also be utilised by our
schools. The Central Team are managed by the Chief Finance and Operations Officer.
For More information on the Central Services Team visit our website
Www.lourdesmac.org.uk/central-team/
Central Team
Terms and Conditions of Employment Overview
The following information highlights key aspects of the Multi Academy terms and conditions of employ-
ment. Full terms and conditions are set out in the Employment Contract. Shortlisted candidates will be
given the opportunity to ask questions about the terms and conditions of employment at their formal
interview.
Teaching Staff Salary
Salary and the general terms and conditions of employment are those contained in the current Schools
Teachers’ Par & Conditions of Service for School Teachers’ in England and Wales (Burgundy Book) as
applied by , adopted or amended and subject to the decisions made from time to time by the Multi Acad-
emy relating to the employment of Multi Academy employees.
Support Staff Salary
The general terms and conditions of employment are those negotiated nationally by the National Joint
Council of Local Government (The Green Book) as applied by, adopted or amended and subject to the
decisions made from time to time by the Multi Academy relating to the employment of Multi Academy
employees.
Pension Schemes
The Multi Academy offers membership of the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme for teaching staff , current
employer contribution rate 23.68% and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Support staff
employer contribution rate 17.7%
Working Time - Teaching staff
The School Teachers Pay & Conditions Document does not set specific working weeks for members of the
leadership group and those on the pay range for leading practitioners. School Leaders will be required to
be available for duty at reasonable times to undertake the professional duties assigned in accordance
with the Document.
A Teacher employed full-time must be available for work 195 days, 190 days during term time and 5 days
during school closure periods and must be available for work for 1265 hours to be allocated reasonably
throughout those days in the school year on which the teacher is required to be available for work.
Terms & Conditions
Working Time - Support staff
Support Staff contracts will be based on full time equivalent of either 32.5 or 37 hours per week (pro-rata
for part time staff) and payable whole year or term time only, as appropriate to the role. Flexible working
arrangements are available example: short working hours non term time, flexible start and finish times.
Work Location
The Catering Manager base will be the Central Team offices however they will spend a large proportion of
their time visiting the various school sites. Flexible working conditions are provided example working
from home.
Probationary Period
Support staff who are newly appointed to the Multi Academy are subject to a satisfactory probationary
period of 6 months before they are confirmed in post as a Multi Academy employee. Any staff within
their probationary period are entitled to 1 month’s notice on either side.
Continuous Employment
Under employment law, various employee rights are depended on the period of continuous employment
worked such as the calculation of annual leave entitlement, sick pay and maternity pay. At the Our Lady
Of Lourdes Catholic MAC, continuous employment is continued.
Activities Outside of Normal Working Hours
Any outside employment, either paid or unpaid , must not in the view of the Multi Academy conflict with
or react detrimentally to the Multi Academy’s interests or in any way weaken public confidence in the
conduct of the Multi Academy’s business.
Data Protection
The organisation will comply with the provisions of relevant UK data protection legislation. Job applicants
can view the relevant Privacy Notice on the website www.lourdesmac.org.uk
Vacancies with Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC are advertised on our website
www.lourdesmac.org.uk
How to Apply
All candidates should complete the Catholic Education Service application form in full, this can be found
on our website www.lourdesmac.org.uk
If you are asked to provide a letter with your application form, it should be no more than 2 sides of A4 in
11 font.
Please do not provide CVs as these cannot be accepted.
Information about the MAC
Further information about the MAC can be found on our website www.lourdesmac.org.uk
Application deadline
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Applications
Completed applications should be emailed to HR@lourdesmac.org.uk
Interview candidates will need to provide evidence of;
Right to work in the UK
Photograph ID (current passport or driving licence)
Evidence of qualifications
Provide ID to confirm address
Information
“The Executive Principal and Head of School exude a determination to enable every pupil to
achieve his or her potential. Governors, leaders, staff, pupils and students all share high ex-
pectations for pupil’s achievement and their personal development.”
“A ‘learning culture’ is firmly embedded among pupils. In all subjects, pupils are keen to dis-
cuss and
debate ideas and approaches. They are eager to find out more, and determined to improve.
Not a minute is wasted in lessons, and pupils readily continue their enquiries and endeav-
ours out of class.”
Comments from our SECTION 48 Inspection—February 2019
Comments from our OFSTED Inspection— May 2017
Core Purpose
The Catering Manager of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Company, will provide visible
strategic leadership across the Multi Academy to drive outstanding catering provision at all our sites
providing a food experience our children can enjoy and staff can be proud to deliver.
The Catering Manager will fulfill Catering Management support to schools outside of our Multi Academy
via Service Level Agreements.
Duties and Responsibilities— Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC
• Determine the requirements of the school and propose a catering options that has the child at that
heart and is bespoke to the school needs and in line with the Lourdes Lunches brand.
• Build strong professional relationship with School leaders and maintain communication channels to
ensure they remain informed on provision developments.
• Research catering trends and develop a marketing plan to promote Lourdes Lunches and the Catering
offer.
• Plan student engagement programmes to inspire the students and promote the food industry.
• Adhere to food and health industry regulations and standards ensuring compliance across all sites.
• Develop relationship with suppliers to ensure best quality and affordable prices.
• Embed a system to track catering expenses and maintain accurate records which can be efficiently
consolidated for the Multi Academy.
• Develop positive working relationship with the Catering teams.
• Line management of the Senior onsite Catering Staff ensuring a rigours appraisal process in undertak-
en, Provide coaching and mentoring support and promote the Multi Academy wellbeing strategy.
• Uphold the Catholic ethos and values at all times.
Job Description
Catering Manager Grade : Competitive Salary with potential additional remuneration for exceptional
performance.
Accountable to: Chief Finance and Operations Officer
Responsible for: School based Catering teams
Hours: Full time, flexible working arrangements are available. It is expected that
the post holder will work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
“The Executive Principal and Head of School exude a determination to enable every pupil to
achieve his or her potential. Governors, leaders, staff, pupils and students all share high ex-
pectations for pupil’s achievement and their personal development.”
“A ‘learning culture’ is firmly embedded among pupils. In all subjects, pupils are keen to dis-
cuss and
debate ideas and approaches. They are eager to find out more, and determined to improve.
Not a minute is wasted in lessons, and pupils readily continue their enquiries and endeav-
ours out of class.”
Comments from our SECTION 48 Inspection—February 2019
Comments from our OFSTED Inspection— May 2017
Duties and Responsibilities— Catering management support contracts
Catering management support is provided via Service Level Agreements to schools outside of the Multi Academy.
Depending on the level of service brought in the following duties and responsibilities are expected:
• Provide strategic support to School leaders to enable them to get the best from the onsite catering teams.
• Provide support to School leaders as they transfer their catering provision to a ‘inhouse’ service .
• Provide training events to all catering teams to support staff development.
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to Senior onsite catering staff.
• Uphold the ethos, vision and mission of Lourdes Lunches.
This list is not exhaustive and subject to change after consultation with the post holder.
“The Executive Principal and Head of School exude a determination to enable every pupil to
achieve his or her potential. Governors, leaders, staff, pupils and students all share high ex-
pectations for pupil’s achievement and their personal development.”
“A ‘learning culture’ is firmly embedded among pupils. In all subjects, pupils are keen to dis-
cuss and
debate ideas and approaches. They are eager to find out more, and determined to improve.
Not a minute is wasted in lessons, and pupils readily continue their enquiries and endeav-
ours out of class.”
Comments from our SECTION 48 Inspection—February 2019
Comments from our OFSTED Inspection— May 2017
Personal Specification
Catering Manager
Essential:
• Accredited course in Catering Management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Catering Management.
• Knowledge of electronic catering management systems.
• Knowledge of food standards in schools.
• Exceptional ability to deliver catering services within budget and on time.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff to achieve the mission and vision. • Ability to coordinate catering requirements with all stakeholders.
• The ability to apply industry knowledge to improve catering services.
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in catering management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusion. • Committee to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. • Uphold the Catholic Office. Desirable: • Experience in an education setting.
• Business management qualification.
• Experience of developing KPIs to monitor strategic objectives and organisational health. • Understanding of effective systems for complaint resolution and managing conflict and ability to
apply in practice to support continuous improvement
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“The Executive Principal and Head of School exude a determination to enable every pupil to
achieve his or her potential. Governors, leaders, staff, pupils and students all share high ex-
pectations for pupil’s achievement and their personal development.”
“A ‘learning culture’ is firmly embedded among pupils. In all subjects, pupils are keen to dis-
cuss and
debate ideas and approaches. They are eager to find out more, and determined to improve.
Not a minute is wasted in lessons, and pupils readily continue their enquiries and endeav-
ours out of class.”
Comments from our SECTION 48 Inspection—February 2019
Comments from our OFSTED Inspection— May 2017