Cook

• Required as soon as possible
• Permanent, part time, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 additional days
• Monday to Friday, 7am - 2pm
• Salary NJC Grade B3, Scale Points 7-11, £27,274 - £29,070 per annum
• Actual Salary £20,559 - £21,913 per annum

The Governors of this high achieving school seek to appoint an enthusiastic Cook to join our outstanding team.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be a qualified and/or experienced Cook with the flexibility to adapt to changing demands, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and a collaborative approach to teamwork. Experience of working in a busy kitchen environment is essential. In return, we offer a supportive, friendly, and welcoming working environment.

What can we offer you?

• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• On-site parking and access to canteen.
• Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools.

If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at [email removed] to arrange this.

• Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026, 9am
• Interview date: Tuesday 6 October 2026

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.