Head Cook
Dove Bank Primary School, Nailstone
Role: Head Cook (job share) – Dove Bank Primary School, Nailstone
Salary: Grade 5, pay point 7 – 8 (FTE £24,408 - £24,795) pro rata. Hourly rate £12.65 - £12.85
Contract: 5 hours per day, 2 or 3 days per week negotiable, term-time only, permanent
Base: Dove Bank Primary School, Nailstone
Start date: required August 2025
As a Trust we believe that the staff we employ to work across our schools share the core value of ‘Bringing Learning to LiFE’. Every member of staff, employed by the Trust, plays a pivotal part in its future success. The values and ethos of our Trust shines through each school's unique and individual culture. Our Trust believes in working together to achieve better outcomes for our students, and serving our local communities.
In order to improve the quality of our catering for our pupils, we have recently invested in a new kitchen at Dove Bank and have developed a menu which suite the needs of our pupils. We require a job share Head Cook to support the team in further developing this facility, menu and integrated team within the school.
This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we develop, expand and improve our overall catering offer. The role of Job share Head Cook at Dove Bank would allow the postholder to influence the menu to suit the needs of the pupils, have control over the ordering with the support of the Catering Operations Manager, and be integral to the school team leading a small but committed team.
Informal enquiries and further details may be obtained from Paul Newman, Trust Catering Operations Manager. To apply, visit ETeach to complete an application form.
‘’LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.’’
The closing date for completed applications is 9am, Monday 30th June 2025 with interviews taking place on Thursday 3rd July 2025.
‘’At LiFE Multi Academy Trust we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. As a Trust we actively encourage applications from those in minority groups and with diverse backgrounds.’’