Southcoates Primary Academy - Cook; Maternity Leave Cover

Southcoates Primary Academy - Cook (Maternity Leave Cover)

Closing date for applications: 25 June 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 6 July 2026

Reference Number: ELTJUN
2609

Job Title: Cook (Maternity Leave Cover)

Reference Number: ELTJUN
2609

Working Hours: 30 hours

Working Weeks: Term Time Only (plus 5 training days)

Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 5

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (to 19 March 2027; subject to confirmation of Maternity Leave return date)

Start Date: 7 September 2026

Location: Southcoates Primary Academy, Southcoates Lane, HULL HU9 3TW

Our academy is a 1.5-form entry school, and we currently have 331 pupils on roll; this includes 39 FTE place Nursery provision for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. As part of The Enquire Learning Trust, we work collaboratively with other academies and share best practice to enhance provision and transform the culture of learning and teaching. The staff and Academy Improvement Committee are committed to ensuring that the children enjoy their learning, feel safe and are well cared for within an environment of mutual respect, where the views and opinions of the whole school community are valued.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and organised individual to join our catering team in the role of Cook. The weekly working hours will be 30 hours:
Monday to Friday: 8.15 am to 2.15 pm.

We are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and organised Cook to provide a high quality, customer focused catering service. Full details of the responsibilities, duties and tasks, skills and functions are detailed in the Job Description (please see Section
5).

• Ensuring a high quality, customer focused catering service is delivered to pupils, staff and visitors to the school.
• Preparing and serving food and assisting with menu planning, weekly bookwork, ordering of supplies and stock control.
• Being involved in organising theme days and other events to promote and develop the service.
• Ensuring all staff duties and tasks are completed to the highest standards of hygiene and health and safety in food production and service areas.
• Understanding and conducting all activities in accordance with the Trust’s policies and relevant legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a genuine passion for making a difference.

• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle savings

Ms K Storer (Academy Business Manager) either by telephoning or by email a Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust. Closing date and time:
Thursday 25 June 2026  noon. Shortlisting:
Week commencing 29 June 2026. Interview Date:
Monday 6 July 2026.

DBS/Safeguarding Statement The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.