Mobile Cook in Charge
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland, Sunderland -
Salary:
Grade F, SCP 14 – 19 (£29,540 - £32,061 per annum, pro rata). (Actual salary £16,706 – £18,708 per annum). -
Hours:
25 Hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only (38 weeks) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
30th Nov 2025
Location: Various school sites in Durham, Northumberland, Gateshead and Sunderland
Grade: Grade F, SCP 14 – 19 (£29,540 – £32,061 per annum, pro rata). (Actual salary £16,706 – £18,708 per annum). Car mileage claims are also payable
Hours: 25 Hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only (38 weeks)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mobile Cook-in-Charge to join our in-house, fast-paced Catering Services Team.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and this is an exciting time to join our supportive and growing team. We currently provide in-house catering services to 31 of our schools.
We are seeking an individual who likes variety and is self-motivated. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion and flair for food and be creative. They will be an integral part of our kitchen teams and will inspire and lead by example whilst promoting the high standards of our Catering Service.
This role will require you to travel between sites within the Trust, locations of which are available on the Trust website – Our schools – Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. Car mileage will be paid at the prevailing HMRC rate.
The successful applicant will benefit from:
- Working within a supportive and professional team;
- Term-time only working;
- A variety of working locations with mileage paid for business travel;
- A range of Trust employee benefits
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 30th November 2025
Interview date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
