Catering Teacher

Academics; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Southampton is recruiting a Catering Teacher to join an Alternative Provision setting from September. You will teach practical catering to students aged 11+, helping them gain confidence, independence and vocational skills aligned with future pathways.

QTS is desirable but not essential. The ideal candidate will bring strong catering knowledge, be passionate about engaging young people, and adapt lessons to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Strong Catering knowledge and practical experience.
• Passion for engaging young people and delivering engaging lessons.
• QTS is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical Catering skills to students aged 11+ in an Alternative Provision setting.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and vocational skills for future pathways.
• Adapt lessons to individual needs and provide clear guidance and feedback.
• Support students who may have struggled in mainstream education.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Communication

Adaptability

Education

QTS (desirable)

Job description

Catering Teacher - Alternative Provision

Location: Southampton

Start: September

Contract: Full-time, temp-to-perm potential

Salary: Paid to scale, dependent on experience and qualifications

We are seeking an enthusiastic Catering Teacher to join a supportive Alternative Provision setting in Southampton from September.

You will teach practical Catering skills to students aged 11+, helping them develop confidence, independence and valuable vocational skills as they work towards their future pathways.

QTS is desirable but not essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong Catering experience, subject knowledge and a genuine passion for working with young people. This could suit a qualified teacher, experienced Catering professional, Chef, Catering Tutor or Food Technology specialist looking to make a move into education.

The setting offers high staff ratios and a personalised approach, supporting students who may have struggled within mainstream education.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong Catering/Food Technology knowledge and practical experience
• Be passionate about engaging and supporting young people
• Be confident adapting lessons to individual needs
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Have QTS or relevant teaching experience (desirable, not essential)

Full-time | September start | Temp-to-perm potential | Paid to scale

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.