Head Chef

Dixons Ashton Academy is a thriving and ambitious 11-16 academy serving 1,300 students from across Tameside, Oldham and Manchester. The academy is the beating heart of its community and is proud of its rich diversity, with over 30 languages spoken by students. As part of Dixons Academies Trust, the academy is committed to providing an exceptional education and creating an environment where every young person thrives.

• We believe that people, more than strategy, create value - we all belong and grow together
• Focus on feedback and professional growth
• Opportunities across our trust to develop and grow your career
• Supportive line management; one team focused on fairness
• Employer funded cash health plan to support wellbeing for all staff
Why choose Dixons Academies Trust? Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Greater Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.
• We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
• We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
• We have launched a bold flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back.
  
  We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
• We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking.
• We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).