On-site Cook at Esteem Valley Academy

10 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/EVA/33785

Location

Bennerley Avenue, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8PF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£8,780.16 - £9,119.80 Annually (Actual)
Support Pay Scale Grade 05 (Points 04-05) Actual Salary £8,780.16 - £9,119.80

Closing Date

11:59pm, 8th Feb 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Job Title: On-site Cook (2 positions available)

Location: Esteem Valley Academy (one position at our Bennerley site, Ilkeston DE7 8PF; one position at our Sawley site, Long Eaton NG10 3GN)

Grade/Scale: Support Pay Scale Grade 05 (Points 04-05) Actual Salary £8,780.16 - £9,119.80

Contract: 15 hours per week, term time only

The Catering Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the school. This includes the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals under the guidance of the Operations team. The role involves setting up and maintaining the dining area, ensuring food is served efficiently, and upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Esteem Valley Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Olivia Daniells (Operations Manager) on odaniells@esteemvalleyacademy.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!