Job Vacancy

Senior Cook 

                                                                                       Salary:  L3 (£25,989 - £26,824 FTE) Actual gross per annum £15,196 to £15,684 

Job type:  Fixed Term/Permanent

Weeks per year:  38 weeks plus 5 additional training days

Working Pattern:   9am to 2pm (Monday to Friday) a degree of flexibility will be required for this role

                                                                   Hours of work:   25 hours per week

The role of the Senior Cook would be to assist in the management of the kitchen and dining room in accordance with and to the standard required by Waulud Primary School while meeting the needs of the school in respect of catering provision.

Working with and supporting the Kitchen Manager in planning, preparing and serving nutritious, safe and appetising meals to students and staff while working to adhere to strict government standards for Health and Safety and Hygiene.

About Us

Waulud Primary School is a very friendly, welcoming and hardworking school where the enthusiastic and positive attitude of all staff make it a great place to work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated team.  Waulud Primary School is a “GOOD” school and has high aspirations for all pupils and staff and provides a “nurturing and caring environment”.

About you

We wish to appoint someone who:

• Qualifications relevant to the role e.g. City and Guilds Basic and Intermediate Food Preparation and Cooking or an NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking
• Ideally have previous experience working as a Senior Cook within a school kitchen
• Excellent communication skills and able to converse with both children and staff (fluent in English)
• Knowledge of Safeguarding in a school environment
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Able to effectively communicate and supervise staff
• Able to work as part of a team
• Willing and able to undertake training and development as and when required

We will offer you

• A vibrant, happy school
• A strong & supportive Leadership Team and enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated staff
• Excellent professional development
• A welcoming environment
• Well behaved pupils with a desire to learn
• Extensive Staff Wellbeing Package

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 

If you are interested, please apply at: www.mynewterm.com or you can collect an application form, job description and personal specification from the school office.

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English. 

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Please call 01582 593469 or email hr@wauludprimary.co.uk to make an appointment to visit the school.

Closing date: Midnight 12^th April 2026

Interviews: week commencing 13^th April 2026