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St William's Catholic Primary School · Trimdon Station · County Durham

Job description

St William's Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and dedicated Cook in Charge to join our hardworking catering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in our school community, ensuring that pupils enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals each day. As Cook in Charge, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen, lead and support catering staff, plan menus that meet national nutritional standards, manage stock and budgets effectively, and ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, health and safety are maintained.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, takes pride in delivering an excellent service, and has the leadership skills to inspire and manage a team. The successful candidate will be well organised, able to work independently, and committed to creating a positive dining experience that supports our pupils' health, wellbeing and readiness to learn.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the daily lives of children, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We can offer:

  • The opportunity to be part of a welcoming, dynamic and successful school community
  • A supportive and friendly staff team committed to excellence
  • Flexible working arrangements where possible
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues across the Trust
  • A role where your contribution has a direct impact on the wellbeing of our pupils

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About this school

St William's Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
131
Avg teacher salary
£53,108
Pupil:teacher ratio
26.4:1
Academy trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6HY

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Salary
£14,465.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
30 September 2026
Closing date
28 October 2026

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