Salary guide · Waltham Forest
How much does a school cook earn in Waltham Forest?
Average base salary in Waltham Forest
£24,200 per year
per year in Waltham Forest · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average school cook pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | £25,960 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Forest This location | £24,200 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Abbey | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wantage | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ware | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Waltham Forest
Average
£31,350 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in Waltham ForestAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Waltham Forest
Average
£55,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in Waltham ForestAccounts Assistant in Waltham Forest
Average
£31,350 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in Waltham ForestThe average salary for a school cook in Waltham Forest is £24,200 per year, typically ranging from £22,000 per year to £27,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Waltham Forest pays school cooks around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time).
Live school cook openings in Waltham Forest rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest it's £24,200 per year — a premium of £2,200 per year versus the UK average.
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