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Cooking Activity Leader

Part-time, Temporary

Cooking Activity Leader

Part Time | Fixed term post | Starting September 2026

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Cooking Activity Leader to deliver our popular after-school Cooking classes. Running two sessions per afternoon, three times a week, you will plan and deliver effective, fun and educational cooking sessions for our pupils.

This is a fixed term position for the Autumn and Lent terms only, the sessions run from 4.30 pm – 6.15 pm on three afternoons per week (term time only, nominally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) plus time for setting and clearing up. For our term dates, please see here: Term Dates - The Leys . Salary will be dependent on experience.

For a full description of the role, please see the and Person Specification.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School , to find out more about us.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to the Recruitment Team (View email address on tes.com), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00 am on Tuesday 25 August 2026.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to The Leys School storing your personal data. Please read our ‘ Privacy Notice for Job Applicants’ for further details.

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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