Casual Cook

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 5, point 5, £13.26 per hour (£14.87 with holiday uplift)
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 5, point 5, £13.26 per hour (£14.87 with holiday uplift)

Casual Cook job summary

Casual Cook

To start as soon as possible

Within the hours of 08:30 and 14:30, term time only

Grade 5, point 5, £13.26 per hour (£14.87 with holiday uplift)

We are seeking a casual (zero hours) Cook to support our friendly team with cover as needed during peak times (between 08:30 and 14:30) at BGN and our four satellite schools, (across Banbury and Chipping Norton).

Working under the direction of the Chef Manager, you will be involved in the preparation of the food for students and staff.

NVQ level 2 in Catering and Hospitality (food production and cooking) or equivalent experience in a similar role is essential.

Our people are at the heart of our success and in return we can offer:

• A friendly, supportive and positive team to work within

• Cycle to Work Scheme (for eligible staff members)

All applicants must be able to demonstrate an empathy for, and understanding of, the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.

Please note that we will evaluate applications on receipt and may contact suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. Therefore, the advert may close earlier than indicated so submitting an early application is recommended.

If you have any questions or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR department: hr@bgn.oxon.sch.uk or call us on 01295 264216

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, part of The Pope Francis Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

BGN IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES.
WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. THIS POST WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 908 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-george-napier-catholic-school-and-sixth-form

Blessed George Napier is the only Catholic Secondary School in North Oxfordshire and are held in high regard across the Archdiocese of Birmingham. We are popular, over-subscribed, with an
excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.

“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school …. enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their
physical and mental well-being …. and study an ambitious curriculum.”

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