Salary guide · South Shields
How much does a school cook earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£20,900 per year
per year in South Shields · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £22,440 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in South Shields
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in South ShieldsAccess Arrangements Coordinator in South Shields
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in South ShieldsAccounts Assistant in South Shields
Average
£27,075 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in South ShieldsThe average salary for a school cook in South Shields is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields 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 South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in South Shields from schools, trusts and agencies.
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