School Kitchen Coordinator - Colehill First School

Colehill First School is looking for an School Kitchen Coordinator to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £6,768 - £6,874 per annum  (Grade 3 pay award pending)

This job is Part Time for 12.05 hours per week, 38 weeks per year and is offered on a Permanent basis.

Hours of work are 11.15am until 1.40pm 5 days per week which may be subject to change according to business need.

Approximate start date ASAP.

We are looking for someone who can manage the preparation and delivery of an on-site hot school meal provision using external catering suppliers.

All food preparation and service will be conducted in accordance with food handling and preparation regulations, ensuring safe and proper use of the kitchen/catering equipment and materials provided, and strict adherence to allergen management.

If you would like more information about the role or wish to apply for the role, please click the Apply button below.

Closing Date: 31st May 2026

If you have any further questions, please contact Kerrie Donnelly by emailing [email protected]

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.

Colehill First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Set in beautiful grounds in the outskirts of the picturesque Dorset town of Wimborne,  Hayeswood and Colehill First Schools stand as distinct institutions who are united in their collaborative spirit. Under shared leadership, our schools have a unique bond, and our educational values of Respect, Reflect and Resilience guide every aspect of our endeavours.

Central to our mission is the cultivation of respectful relationships with the children entrusted to our care, fostering emotional accessibility and understanding. Embracing innovation, we are implementing the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) approach to learning, enriching our childrens' experiences during playtimes and beyond.

Our schools are well supported by dedicated Local School Committees, Initio Learning Trust, proactive Parent Associations and our exceptional parent community.  If you aspire to join a dynamic, inclusive team that values the worth of every individual and recognises the significance of each day in a child's journey, then we look forward to receiving your application.

For more information please visit our school websites; Hayeswood First School, and Colehill First School

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development

• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all

• free onsite parking

• access to the local government or teachers pension scheme 

• a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan