School Cook (Instructor)
OA-Tunbridge Wells
Kent
- £31,022 - £33,143 pro rata
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Scale 17 -21
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Earliest Start date is 2 November 2026
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2026
Job overview
NEW OPPORTUNITY AT
Olive Academy – Tunbridge Wells
School Cook (Cooking Instructor)
Salary: £31,022 - £33,143 (FTE)
Contract: Term-time only - 39 weeks per year / 37 hours a week
Start date: Monday, 2 November
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to be responsible for the catering of students at the academy, including Breakfast Club, break and lunch arrangements. You will also be responsible for leading classes/groups in the kitchen and, work under direction from other staff in the classroom, to maximise impact on learning including the delivering of a BTEC Catering Qualification and intervention Lessons. You will work closely with teachers, the Senior Leadership Team, external agencies, and parents/carers to support students’ learning, progress, and behaviour.
Please refer to the Job Pack for more details.
How to apply
The job pack, application form and details of how to apply can be found on our website: https://oliveacademies.org.uk/vacancies/school-cook-tunbridge-wells
Please send your completed application form to Michael Sammut, Office Manager: michael.sammut@oliveacademies.org.uk
All contractors, volunteers or agency staff will be required to complete an OA application form which will be made available upon request.
Closing date: Monday, 12 October
Interview date: Friday, 16 October
About OA-Tunbridge Wells
- OA-Tunbridge Wells
- St John’s Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells
- Kent
- TN4 9TX
- United Kingdom
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