Catering and Hospitality Teacher (ALN)

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a part-time Catering and Hospitality Teacher to lead vocational and life-skills learning in the refurbished barista café and life skills kitchen. The role focuses on developing independence, transferable skills, and confidence for adulthood.

You will oversee the café and kitchens, delivering practical lessons and supporting pupils, including ALN learners, to achieve high standards and employability outcomes.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification
• A relevant catering/hospitality qualification or strong industry experience
• Experience supporting ALN learners and adapting teaching to meet diverse needs
• A calm, aspirational approach that promotes independence and high expectations

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the café and life skills kitchens
• Teach to enable pupils to become increasingly independent, confident and capable
• Lead high-quality vocational and life-skills learning across the café and kitchen
• Shape an ambitious pathway that enables pupils to develop independence and confidence for adulthood

Skills

Catering

Hospitality

Barista skills

Independent learning

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Employability

Education

Teaching qualification

Catering/Hospitality qualification

Job description

26.25 hours per week.

We are seeking a creative and aspirational Catering and Hospitality Teacher to join our team and lead high-quality vocational and life-skills learning across our refurbished barista café and our life skills kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an ambitious pathway that enables our pupils to develop independence, transferable skills and confidence for adulthood.

About the Role

• Catering and hospitality skills including safe food preparation, hygiene routines and barista practice
• Life skills such as independence, communication, problem solving and personal organisation
• Customer service confidence through positive interactions and simple service routines
• Teamwork and communication in real-world vocational settings
• Transferable employability skills that prepare them for supported internships, work placements and future employment

The post-holder will oversee the daily operation of the café and life skills kitchens, ensuring they are safe, well-organised and reflective of professional standards.

Teaching will focus on enabling pupils to become increasingly independent, confident and capable within practical environments.

What we’re looking for

• A recognised teaching qualification
• A relevant catering/hospitality qualification or strong industry experience
• Experience supporting ALN learners and adapting teaching to meet diverse needs
• A calm, aspirational approach that promotes independence and high expectations

Why join us

Our barista café and life-skills kitchen provide purposeful, authentic learning environments where pupils develop the skills they need for adulthood. You will play a key role in shaping a vocational offer that raises aspirations, builds independence and makes a genuine difference to pupils’ futures.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records and will be required to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

For further information please contact St Christopher’s School on 01978 346 910

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

About Us

Amdanom ni - Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam yn gweinyddu gwasanaethau amrywiol sy’n helpu i wella bywydau trigolion Wrecsam a’r cymunedau o’n cwmpas. Rydym yn ymrwymedig i ddarparu gwasanaethau o safon uchel drwy gydweithredu gyda phartneriaid lleol a chenedlaethol. Gyda phwyslais ar ddatblygiad cynaliadwy, lles y gymuned a chyfleoedd cyfartal i bawb, mae Wrecsam yn lle gwych i weithio, byw a dysgu.

Yn y Cyngor, rydym yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth, cefnogi twf personol a phroffesiynol, ac yn darparu amgylchedd gwaith hyblyg a chefnogol. Ymunwch â ni i wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i fywydau pobl Wrecsam a thros y rhanbarth ehangach.

**About Us - Wrexham County Borough Council**

Wrexham County Borough Council delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and equal opportunities for all, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

At the Council, we value diversity, support personal and professional growth, and offer a flexible and supportive working environment. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of people in Wrexham and the wider region.