Cook

The Role

Wootton Park Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Cook for our new Primary School, Overstone Gate Primary School. This is a rewarding and important position within our growing school and trust. The position will be based at Wootton Park School from 1st September 2026 but move to the new school site at Overstone once the building opens. The cook will receive support and guidance from the Trust Catering Manager.

Working Pattern

9am-2.30pm, Monday to Friday. Term time plus 5 Teacher training days and 5 deep cleaning days (40 weeks). As the school grows, the requirement for an earlier start may be discussed.

About Us

Our Trust vision is to build on its existing all-through free school, Wootton Park School, to create an organisation of outstanding schools in Northampton and the surrounding areas, delivering strong academic achievement, developing strong values and promoting citizenship, community and sustainability.

Through tried and tested teaching methods and the holistic development of each learner, we allow them to gain the confidence and skills to positively contribute to local communities and to participate in a global society. Our curriculum promotes social mobility and enhances the life chances of all learners, particularly the most disadvantaged.

Our learners are confident, happy and successful. Tolerance, courtesy, understanding and compassion are hard-wired into our ethos. While our focus is on achievement during their time with us, we will never lose sight of the fact that those in our care are beginning their journey and that we are preparing the successful adults of tomorrow for whatever path they choose.

It is an exciting time to join our Trust as we open our first Primary school, Overstone Gate Primary School.

Overstone Gate Primary School opened with 30 Reception learners in 2025. It will grow year on year until at capacity of 420 children.

A flagship state-of-the-art sustainable new build located just off the A43 bypass is planned for the school with features including a green roof, solar panels, living walls, natural light and ventilation throughout the building, and outdoor spaces including a habitat area, amphitheatre, trim trail, multi-use games area (MUGA) and large hardstanding playground.

Overstone Gate Primary School will be based on the highly successful model established by the oversubscribed all-through Wootton Park School, graded ‘Outstanding’ in all inspection categories in 2019 and then was judged as ‘continuing to be outstanding’ in 2025. The school’s vision is founded on strong academic achievement, developing strong values and promoting citizenship, community and service, providing a ‘foundation for growth’ where every child will thrive and prosper.

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate will be inspirational and fully committed to securing the best outcomes and will 'go the extra mile' to achieve this for the Trust, the School and its learners, staff and stakeholders.

All members of our team must be committed to maximising potential and continuous improvement, and be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life.

Our quest for excellence, must be combined with an unwavering commitment to care, support and leadership. Therefore, anyone seeking appointment to this role must demonstrate warmth, humour, resilience and, above all, emotional intelligence in order to uphold the values and lead our School and represent our Trust.

We Can Offer You

• Opportunity and freedom to innovate and lead
• Professional development following a coaching model
• Excellent future opportunities for staff as we grow our Trust
• An exciting, friendly and conscientious Trust environment
• Staff engagement activities across the Trust
• IT support
• Employee 24/7confidential helpline
• LGPS Pension Scheme

Are you excited by this exceptional opportunity to be part of our new primary school where you can shape the curriculum and opportunities for children and staff, if so we want to hear from you!

Please visit our school website for more information about our Schools and Trust.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written English, including when completing required online training, to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Wootton Park Academy Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates and offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note we do not accept CVs and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.

We maintain the right to close the application process early or later if necessary.

Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: w/c Monday 29th June 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Candidates should be available to interview in person.

Candidates will be asked to cook as part of our interview process.

Enquiries are welcomed, please contact hrservices@woottonparkschool.org.uk