South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Teacher catering
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Company Description
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education is part of the South Essex Colleges Group, the largest technical and vocational education and training provider in Essex. With campuses in Southend, Basildon, and Thurrock, the college offers a wide range of career-focused courses and practical learning opportunities. It works closely with local employers to ensure that teaching reflects current industry standards and skills needs. The college is committed to inclusive education, supporting learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals through high-quality teaching and robust student support services.
Role Description
The Teacher in Catering role is a full-time, on-site position based in the United Kingdom at one of South Essex College’s campuses. The role involves:
- Planning, delivering, and assessing practical and theoretical catering lessons that align with curriculum requirements and industry standards.
- Preparing schemes of work, creating lesson plans and learning materials.
- Demonstrating professional cooking techniques.
- Supervising learners in kitchen and classroom environments.
- Monitoring learner progress, providing constructive feedback, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to quality assurance processes.
- Supporting learner employability.
- Collaborating with colleagues on course development.
- Promoting safe working practices.
- Participating in meetings, events, and continuous professional development.
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- Relevant catering qualification (e.g., NVQ, Diploma, or degree in Catering, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts) and up-to-date industry experience.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent) and experience delivering vocational or further education courses.
- Strong practical culinary skills, including food preparation, cooking techniques, menu planning, and kitchen management.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and health and safety practices within a professional kitchen environment.
- Effective classroom management and ability to support diverse learners, including those with varying abilities and backgrounds.
- Good communication, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to produce clear lesson plans and assess learner work accurately.
- Competence in using digital tools and learning technologies for teaching, assessment, and record-keeping.
- Commitment to inclusive education, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and continuous professional development.
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