Woodbridge School Address: Marryott House, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ Salary: £21,727.20 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week*, term time only Contract: Maternity cover from 1 September 2026 - 25 March 2027 Reference: 0652 We are seeking a dedicated and inspired Chef to join the Catering Team at Woodbridge School, supporting the delivery of high-quality meals for our pupils and staff. This will be to cover a period of maternity from 1 September 2026 to 25 March 2027. This key role involves working in a fast-paced school kitchen environment, contributing to the planning and preparation of nutritious menus, and helping to maintain excellent food standards and safety practices. You will: bring experience from a catering or kitchen setting hold relevant qualifications (including Food Safety Level 2) demonstrate a commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience within our vibrant school community be responsible for running a section of the kitchen and delivering a high-quality food provision to our residents report to the Head Chef for Woodbridge School. *You will be required to work a total of 37.5 hours per week with variable shift patterns. An example shift pattern could be 7am 3pm or 10.30am – 6.30pm. You will also be required to work 1 weekend in 4 (9.30am to 6.30pm). How to apply For more information about our school and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit: Staff Vacancies | Woodbridge School Closing date: 16 April 2026. Interview date: week commencing 20 April 2026. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date for the right candidate; please therefore submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people; successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS.