24,796 - £25,583 + excellent benefits (salary to be pro rata'd) Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. You ll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitors You ll supervise a skilled team and plan nutritious menus for our young people. You ll also need to make sure that the school meets food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards. Being a cook in charge at our schools means you ll get to build fantastic relationships with all of our staff and young people, by doing what you do best. Opening in Autumn term 2026, Ardenwood School will operate as the primary campus of The Secret Garden School, an all through school, spanning primary and secondary across two sites. Ardenwood is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art primary campus and will cater for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Coventry and the wider communities; Our aim is to ensure that every pupil will continue to receive an outstanding educational experience, with individual progress, care and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you ll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You ll work hard at WG, so you ll be rewarded with full school holidays Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Have a Level 3 qualification in Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. community. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
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- United Kingdom
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FullTime