Oaklands College
Lecturer in catering in Hospitality
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Ready to Shape the Next Generation of Talented Chef’s?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a chef lecturer to provide learning for the next generation of chefs.
About the Role
The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning-centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant.
We are looking for a chef lecturer to join our team and play a crucial role in providing learning for the next generation of chefs. In this position, you will teach and mentor students across Entry 3 to Level 2 in professional cookery, food safety, and employability skills. You will also support in the delivery of commercial events and experiences.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Level 3 in Professional Cookery
- At least 5 years of industry experience
- Level 2 in Food Safety
- Passionate and committed to providing high standards in assessment and feedback
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A desirable candidate will have an assessors and quality assurance qualification and a relevant teaching qualification (training can be provided if not).
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. We have fantastic benefits like a free on-site gym in St Albans, private healthcare options, a cycle to work scheme, and financial wellbeing support. We take care of what's important to you.
Why Join Us?
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions
- Fully funded teacher training (if required) and structured induction
- Ongoing CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite gym and wellness treatments at discounted rates
- Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme
- Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme
- Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters
- Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements
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Equal Opportunities
Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.
We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a college that’s shaping futures and transforming lives.
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If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.
Expected start date: 17/08/2026
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