Salary guide · Newcastle
How much does a school cook earn in Newcastle?
Average base salary in Newcastle
£20,680 per year
per year in Newcastle · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Newcastle and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| Gateshead | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Sunderland | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Durham | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle This location | £20,680 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Newcastle
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in NewcastleAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Newcastle
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in NewcastleThe average salary for a school cook in Newcastle is £20,680 per year, typically ranging from £18,800 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newcastle tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school cook openings in Newcastle rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in Newcastle 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 Newcastle it's £20,680 per year — a discount of £1,320 per year versus the UK average.
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