Salary guide · Newham
How much does a school cook earn in Newham?
Average base salary in Newham
£25,960 per year
per year in Newham · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Newham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average school cook pay in Newham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham This location | £25,960 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle (NI) | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| Newmarket | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (county) | £20,680 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | £20,680 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school cook in Newham is £25,960 per year, typically ranging from £23,600 per year to £29,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newham pays school cooks around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time).
Live school cook openings in Newham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in Newham typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In Newham it's £25,960 per year — a premium of £3,960 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in Newham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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