Lead Cook
-
School:
Northern Lights Learning Trust -
Location:
Hartlepool -
Salary:
SCP 12-15 £27,711-£29,093 FTE -
Hours:
25 hours, Term time only plus 5 days (INSET) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
22nd Aug 2025
LEAD COOK
Permanent position required for as soon as possible
St Peter’s Elwick CE Primary School
SCP 12-15; £27,711 – £29,093 FTE
25 hours, Term time only plus 5 days (INSET)
We are looking for a dedicated Lead Cook to join our dedicated and friendly team
here at St Peter’s Elwick CE Primary School. The role will be based at St. Peter’s
and will have oversight of ordering and support for the kitchen at Hart Primary
School. Be part of our community and help fuel young minds with healthy food and a
smile!
The successful candidate should:
• Demonstrate high expectations of yourself and others.
• Enjoy working collaboratively, being innovative and creative
• Have the skills and knowledge to ensure the school is a safe environment
• Have an excellent understanding when dealing with children and adults
• Keep calm under pressure whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Have an enthusiasm which would allow you to be supportive of the Trust and
school’s ethos.
If so, we would really welcome your application.
In return you will receive:
• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the
organisation
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Continuous professional development
• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an
annual wellbeing day.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee welfare package through Education Mutual including:
• 24-hour GP access
• Nurse support service
• Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid
training and bereavement support
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Counselling Services
• Physiotherapy
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• Maternity and Paternity support
• Menopause support
• Access to useful wellbeing resources
Employee benefits package through Vivup including:
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out
Details of the school can be found on the school website
https://www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk/elwick/
CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by: 22nd August 2025
Short Listing will take place on: w/c 26th August 2025
Interviews will take place on: w/c 26th August 2025
HOW TO APPLY:
Letters of application should be returned, along with a Northern Lights Learning Trust
application form, to recruitment@nllt.co.uk or by post to St Peter’s Elwick CE Primary
School, North Lane, Elwick, Hartlepool, TS27 3EG.
Applications will only be considered on receipt of an application form, CV’s and other forms
of application will not be accepted. For further information, please contact our central team
on 0191 594 7033 (option 2).
