Head Chef
St John's Primary School
Teindland Close
Benwell
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8HE
Are you an experienced chef looking to work more sociable hours to create a better work/life balance?
We're currently recruiting an experienced Chef to help us create exceptional food for our children. This is a term time only position for 30 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for creating menus, preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our childrens’ days. You do not necessarily have to have school experience but awareness of nutritional requirements within education would be an advantage. You will be responsible for the management and development of a team of three kitchen assistants.
You will be able to see more of us as a school through our website www.stjohns.newcastle.sch.uk but if there is additional information that you need in making your application, please feel free to get in touch.
The job description and application form can be found on our website and returned to the School Business Manager, marie.bartley@stjohns.newcastle.sch.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 27th October 2026 with interviews taking place Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
St John’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.
