Salary guide · East Sussex
How much does a school cook earn in East Sussex?
Average base salary in East Sussex
£20,900 per year
per year in East Sussex · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in East Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in East Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £22,440 per year | View jobs |
| Edinburgh | £21,780 per year | View jobs |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| East Sussex This location | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Eastbourne | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ebbw Vale | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in East Sussex
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in East SussexAccess Arrangements Coordinator in East Sussex
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in East SussexThe average salary for a school cook in East Sussex is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Sussex tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school cook openings in East Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in East Sussex typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In East Sussex it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in East Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse School Cook jobs in East SussexLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.