Lead Cook
Hart Primary School, Hartlepool, TS27 3AP13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 16 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC SCP 12- 15
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated Lead Cook to join our dedicated and friendly team here at Hart Primary School. The role will be based at Hart 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
What the school offers its staff
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 and benefits package 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
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Hart Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hart Primary School website
- Email address
- louise.metcalfe@nllt.co.uk
At Hart Primary, our vision is to give all the opportunity to be the best that they can be and have fullness of life. I am deeply passionate about empowering children to pursue their dreams and embrace their individuality. Putting children at the heart of our everything we do is a guiding principle that shapes every aspect of our school culture.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and welcoming community where every member feels valued and supported. Collaboration with parents and carers is integral to our mission, as we strive to ensure the best possible outcomes for all our children.
Located in the quaint village of Hart, on the outskirts of Hartlepool, we have a close-knit community atmosphere. Our small size fosters a true family feel, creating a nurturing environment where both children and staff can thrive. We take pride in nurturing high aspirations for all individuals and are dedicated to facilitating their journey toward excellence.
Visits to school are welcomed, and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
Thank you for your interest in Hart Primary School
Marie Crowe
Head of School
Arranging a visit to Hart Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.metcalfe@nllt.co.uk.
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