Leeds City College
Teacher - Chef Skills (Part Time)
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About The Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a Teacher of Chef Skills to join our team.
As our school continues to expand, we are looking for a team member who can inspire and support the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals, helping students grow in confidence, creativity, and professional standards throughout their learning journey.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step away from the hospitality industry while still showcasing their knowledge, experience, and culinary skills to the next generation of aspiring chefs.
A recognised teaching qualification is essential for this role, as you will be delivering the WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering (Technical Award). Applicants must therefore hold an appropriate teaching qualification and have experience of delivering vocational qualifications within hospitality and catering.
The School of Travel, Food and Drink is a leading provider of education and training for young people looking to build successful careers in the hospitality and catering industries. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, industry-relevant teaching that equips learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in this fast-paced and creative sector.
Please note, this is a part time (22.2 hours per week) role. The pro rata'd salary is 19,149 with progression to 21,547.
What You Will Do
- Deliver engaging lessons across the WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering (Technical Award), alongside Level 1 to Level 3 Culinary Skills and Professional Cookery courses.
- Share your real-world culinary and hospitality experience to bring learning to life.
- Support learners to develop practical kitchen skills, creativity, teamwork, and confidence for careers in the catering and hospitality industry.
- Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support student growth and achievement, including assessment requirements within the WJEC qualification.
- Inspire and motivate young people to explore opportunities within the culinary and hospitality sector.
- Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects current industry trends, techniques, awarding body requirements, and professional standards.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners to enhance the learner experience and create industry-relevant opportunities.
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About You
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to join our team and help inspire the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong industry experience and is motivated to share their culinary expertise with learners.
We Are Particularly Interested In Candidates Who Have
- Previous industry experience within professional cookery, hospitality, or catering environments
- Experience working in restaurants, hotels or similar kitchen operations
- Strong practical chef skills and up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and food preparation techniques
- A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing young people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual Leave
- Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
- Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- People’s Pension Scheme
CPD Opportunities
- Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
- Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Family Friendly Policies
- Discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting
- Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
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We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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