Activities Instructor - Cooking and Baking Instructor

Royal Alexandra and Albert School; Reigate; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Royal Alexandra and Albert School is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Activity Instructors specializing in cookery and baking. You will lead practical, engaging sessions for students, focusing on life skills, kitchen confidence, and delicious recipes.

No formal teaching or culinary qualifications are required; passion for food and hands-on experience are key, with a willingness to complete Level 2 Food Safety if needed.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on cookery and baking experience.
• Ability to run engaging, age-appropriate sessions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run practical cookery and baking workshops for Junior and Senior students.
• Maintain hygiene standards and food safety compliance.
• Organise ingredients, utensils and workstations for sessions.
• Build positive relationships with students and foster teamwork.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and promote a safe learning environment.

Skills

Cooking experience

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Your Role

As our co-curricular and enrichment activity programmes continue to expand, we are looking for enthusiastic, creative individuals to join us as an Activity Instructor specialising in Cookery and Baking.

You do not need formal teaching or culinary qualifications for this role - what matters most is your genuine passion for food, hands‑on cooking and baking experience, and the ability to run engaging, fun sessions for our students.

About the Role

Cooking and baking are among the most popular co-curricular and weekend activities at the School. As an Activity Instructor, you will lead practical, fun, and age-appropriate culinary sessions that teach students essential life skills, kitchen confidence, and delicious recipes.

Whether leading a beginner's baking class, a global cuisine workshop, or a weekend bake-off competition, you will create an encouraging, organised, and safe environment.

Located within our beautiful 260-acre Gatton Park estate, this role offers flexible casual hours that can fit around your existing work, studies, or personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and run engaging, practical cookery and baking workshops for groups of Junior and Senior students.
2. Maintain impeccable hygiene standards, ensuring all food prep, allergen management, and kitchen clean-downs comply with food safety regulations.
3. Organise ingredients, utensils, and workstations prior to sessions, ensuring equipment is used safely and correctly by students.
4. Build positive, encouraging relationships with students, fostering team building, confidence, and a love for culinary arts.
5. Maintain a safe environment and uphold school child protection policies at all times.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has proven practical experience in cooking and baking (formal culinary qualifications are not required).
2. Holds a valid Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (or is willing to complete it prior to starting).
3. Connects naturally with young people, bringing energy, patience, and warmth to every session.
4. Has strong organisational skills and a vigilant approach to kitchen safety, hygiene, and allergen awareness.
5. Embodies our core values of Ambition, Courage, Integrity, and Respect.

Why Join Us?

1. Flexible Hours: Fits smoothly around other commitments or portfolio work.
2. Vibrant Boarding Environment: Work in a warm, welcoming community where creative and practical activities are highly valued.
3. Inspiring Location: Set within 260 acres of historic Surrey countryside.

Safeguarding Information

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.