School Cook - Brand-New Specialist School Salary: £27,105.31 - £30,354.94 (£14.43 - £16.16 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week | 6:00am - 2:00pm Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time Only (41 weeks) Start Date: 1st December 2026 Love Cooking but Ready for a Better Work-Life Balance? Imagine having a catering role where you can still do what you love - preparing fresh, nutritious food - but finish your working day at 2pm and enjoy the benefits of term-time working.
Simply Education are recruiting on behalf of a brand-new specialist school opening in January 2027, and we're looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to take the lead in establishing its catering provision. Starting on 1st December 2026, you'll have the opportunity to join before the school officially opens, giving you the chance to help shape the kitchen, menus and catering service from the very beginning.
If you're an experienced Cook looking to move away from late finishes, evening shifts and year-round hospitality hours, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?
This role offers a fantastic combination of responsibility, stability and work-life balance: Competitive salary of £27,105.31 - £30,354.94 40 hours per week 6:00am - 2:00pm working hours Term-time only - 41 weeks per year Permanent, full-time position No late evenings The opportunity to lead the catering provision within a brand-new school The chance to create menus and a food service that genuinely contributes to the health and wellbeing of children and young people Be Part of Something New The school will provide a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious environment for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
With places for up to 96 pupils, the school's aim is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every young person is supported to thrive. Food and mealtimes can play an incredibly important part in a young person's school experience, particularly for pupils with additional needs. That's why we're looking for someone who understands that this role is about more than simply preparing meals. You'll have the opportunity to create nutritious, appealing and home-cooked food while helping to make mealtimes a p...
School Cook in North Newton employer: simply education
Simply Education is an excellent employer for Science Teachers, offering a supportive and well-established secondary school environment in Wigan. With competitive daily rates, 24/7 support from dedicated recruitment specialists, and access to free CPD courses, employees can thrive both professionally and personally. The culture promotes collaboration and growth, making it an ideal place for educators looking to make a meaningful impact in their students' lives.
