All staff are members are part of the AA school community, who are active within the participatory democracy of the school’s governing system. Staff are also involved with the creative and unique teaching environment, at the school where the students display their amazing work with various on-site exhibitions, public programmes and lectures.
Prepare the following required documents for applications:
Please email these documents to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk by the closing date listed in each job posting below. Place the job title in the email subject heading.
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The AA offers a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days’ leave per annum, in addition to Bank Holiday, a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to professional development opportunities.
Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, right in the heart of Central London.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates. Therefore, the appointed candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Location: Hooke Park, Beaminster, Dorset
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time; 4 days, 28 hours per week (potential for additional weekend overtime)
Salary: £21,600–£22,400 (£27,000–28,000 pro rata)
Closing Date: 12 April 2026
Role Overview: The AA is seeking an experienced and reliable chef for our woodland location in Dorset, to support the Chef / Catering Manager in delivering high-quality, nutritious and varied vegetarian meals for students, staff and visitors, using as much local produce as possible. The successful applicant will meet high standards, deliver quality food consistently and contribute to delivering fresh and delicious meals to our students and staff. The ideal candidate would have some flexibility and be willing to take on more hours as required during busy periods. The role will include cooking for groups of between 15–40 and working alongside staff in the kitchen, and also may require working alone preparing food for smaller groups. Primary responsibilities include assisting with lunch preparation and service, and taking the lead in preparing supper in coordination with the Chef/Catering Manager.