At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing delicious meals for students and support the kitchen team.
- Company: Join Northern Education Trust, a leading charitable education Trust with a focus on school improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy free flu vaccinations, onsite parking, and access to a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working requests considered; great opportunities for career progression within the Trust.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while developing your culinary skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a passion for cooking and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 27400 - 27709 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 3, SCP 7-8, FTE salary £27,274.00 - £27,709.00, pro rata salary £19,537.77- £19,849.38. Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Working Type: Part Time, Term Time only (30 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks)
Base: ESSA Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton BL3 3HH
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Our successful candidate will join our amazing kitchen team, supporting the Chef Manager with the preparation and production of breakfast, break, lunch & hospitality services according to the trust menu and amounts required by student numbers.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits:
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- High quality continuous professional development
- Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
- Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Mark Field, Business Manager at m.field@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Sunday 11th October at 23:59
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Northern Education Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment at ESSA Academy in Bolton, where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a strong focus on professional development and opportunities for career progression within a family of schools, employees benefit from a range of perks including free flu vaccinations, onsite parking, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Join our dedicated kitchen team and enjoy a fulfilling role that contributes to the well-being of our pupils while being part of a charitable organisation committed to education improvement.
