Teacher - Chef Skills, Leeds

Job Title: Teacher - Chef Skills Salary: Commencing at 31,916 with progression to 35,912 per annumClosing Date: 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 full-time 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.

We welcome applications from both qualified and non-qualified teachers. Full training and support to attain a teaching qualification will be provided as part of the role.

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.

What You Will Do

1. Deliver engaging lessons across Level 1 to Level 3 Culinary skills and professional cookery courses.
2. Share your real-world culinary and hospitality experience to bring learning to life.
3. Support learners to develop practical kitchen skills, creativity, teamwork, and confidence for careers in the catering and hospitality industry.
4. Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support student growth and achievement.
5. Inspire and motivate young people to explore opportunities within the culinary and hospitality sector.
6. Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects current industry trends, techniques, and professional standards.
7. Work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners to enhance the learner experience and create industry-relevant opportunities.

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

You do not need to hold a current teaching qualification - full training and support will be provided by the college once in post.

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
Peoples 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.We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City Colleges 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. Youll 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 including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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 Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion 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. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

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