Catering Tutor

North Star; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a catering tutor to teach vocational Hospitality and Catering courses. This role emphasizes the promotion of independent living skills and fostering a love of food. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a learning environment, a good understanding of BTEC courses, and a flexible, positive attitude. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience working in a learning/childcare setting.
• Ability to support extra-curricular activities.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Teach vocational Hospitality and Catering courses.
• Promote skills for independent living and employment.
• Cover some P.E lessons and land-based studies sessions.

Skills

Understanding of BTEC vocational courses

Health, safety, and hygiene practices

Communication skills

Empathy and listening

Job description

North Star 240° is a secondary provision within the North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol specialising in supporting pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve. We are a small, dedicated team that are currently on an exciting journey to improving the curriculum offer and aspirations for our learners. All of our pupils have an EHCP and small class sizes- maximum of eight with an LSA assigned to each class. We are currently looking for a catering tutor to teach vocational Hospitality and Catering and Hospitality and Tourism along with some catering taster sessions for our pupils in key stage 3. This role involves promoting and developing the skills for independent living, employment and a lifelong love of food. Ideally, as this is a full-time position, we would also like the candidate to cover some P.E lessons alongside some land-based studies sessions. The candidate should be familiar with the BTEC vocational courses, be a team player and have a good sense of humour. The successful applicants will have:

• A good understanding of BTEC vocational courses.
• A good understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices.
• At least two years' experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.
• The ability to support our programme of extra-curricular activities.
• A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.
• The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.
• The ability to support and direct the work of others.
• A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.

You will be part:

• An exciting and innovative development of an all-through learning community.
• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence.
• A caring and inclusive ethos.
• A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a genuinely supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression for the right person.

You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. Actual salary £29,294 - £32,388 p.a.